How To Fix HRGB_TPS021 - TP MDC Error; Personnel Area/Subarea undefined (T001P &1 &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRGB_TPS - Teacher's Pension Scheme

• Message number: 021

• Message text: TP MDC Error; Personnel Area/Subarea undefined (T001P &1 &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRGB_TPS021 - TP MDC Error; Personnel Area/Subarea undefined (T001P &1 &2) ?

  The SAP error message HRGB_TPS021 indicates that there is a problem with the configuration of the Personnel Area and Personnel Subarea in the system. Specifically, the error message states that the Personnel Area/Subarea is undefined in the table T001P, which is crucial for HR processes in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the Personnel Area (PA) and/or Personnel Subarea (PSA) have not been defined in the T001P table.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the personnel data that references a non-existent PA or PSA.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have included the necessary entries for T001P.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the defined PAs or PSAs.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check T001P Table: 
  
  Use transaction code SE16N or SE11 to view the T001P table.
  Verify that the Personnel Area and Personnel Subarea you are trying to use are defined in this table.
  If they are missing, you will need to create them using transaction SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) under:
  
  Personnel Management -> Personnel Administration -> Organizational Data -> Define Personnel Areas and Personnel Subareas.
  
  
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry: 
  
  Review the employee master data or any relevant infotypes (like IT0001) to ensure that the correct PA and PSA are being used.
  Make corrections if necessary.
  
  
  
  Transport Check: 
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that the T001P entries were included and correctly imported.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check: 
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the relevant PAs and PSAs. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  If you are unsure about the correct configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with an SAP HR consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE16N: Data Browser to view table entries.
  SPRO: Access to the SAP Reference IMG for configuration.
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data.
  
  
  
  Tables: 
  
  T001P: Table for Personnel Areas and Personnel Subareas.
  
  
  
  Infotypes: 
  
  IT0001: Organizational Assignment, where PA and PSA are defined for employees.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRGB_TPS021 error and ensure that the Personnel Area and Subarea are correctly defined in your SAP system.