How To Fix HRGB_TPS013 - TP MDC Error; On &1, employee's Casual state undefined (Feature 08TCE)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRGB_TPS - Teacher's Pension Scheme

• Message number: 013

• Message text: TP MDC Error; On &1, employee's Casual state undefined (Feature 08TCE)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRGB_TPS013 - TP MDC Error; On &1, employee's Casual state undefined (Feature 08TCE) ?

  The SAP error message HRGB_TPS013, which indicates a "TP MDC Error; On &1, employee's Casual state undefined (Feature 08TCE)," typically arises in the context of personnel administration and time management within the SAP HR module. This error suggests that there is an issue with the employee's casual state configuration, which is not defined or is incorrectly set up in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Casual State: The employee's casual state is not defined in the system. This could be due to missing configuration in the feature 08TCE, which is responsible for determining the casual state of employees.
  Incorrect Configuration: The feature 08TCE may not be properly configured to handle the specific employee's data or the conditions under which the casual state is determined.
  Missing or Incorrect Infotype Data: The employee's infotype records (such as IT0000, IT0001, IT0002, etc.) may be incomplete or incorrect, leading to the inability to determine the casual state.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Feature 08TCE Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code PE03 to access the feature maintenance.
  Look for feature 08TCE and ensure that it is correctly configured to handle the casual states for your organization.
  Make sure that the conditions and return values are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Data:
  
  Use transaction code PA20 or PA30 to display the employee's master data.
  Check the relevant infotypes to ensure that all necessary data is filled out correctly, especially those related to employment status and casual employment.
  
  
  
  Maintain Casual State:
  
  If the casual state is indeed undefined, you may need to define it in the system. This can involve creating or modifying entries in the relevant configuration tables or customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the HR module and the specific error message for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test run to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the employee's casual state is correctly determined.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PE03: Feature Maintenance
  PA20: Display HR Master Data
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant infotypes that may affect the casual state, such as IT0000 (Actions), IT0001 (Organizational Assignment), and others.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP HR functional consultant or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.