How To Fix HRHCP00_COLLECTION001 - Choose an existing data collection method

HRHCP00_COLLECTION001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRHCP00_COLLECTION - Messages About Collecting Personnel Cost Planning Data

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Choose an existing data collection method

What causes this issue?

During data collection the system tried to call data collection method
&V1&. However, this is not active.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

In Customizing for <ls>Personnel Cost Planning and Simulation</>, check
the settings for the data collection methods for data collection, and
the implemented data collection methods.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

HRHCP00_COLLECTION001 - Details

• The SAP error message HRHCP00_COLLECTION001 with the description "Choose an existing data collection method" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with data collection methods for employee data or time management.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when:
  
  No Data Collection Method Selected: The user has not selected a valid data collection method in the relevant transaction or screen.
  Invalid or Non-Existent Method: The data collection method that the user is trying to use does not exist or is not configured correctly in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or select the data collection methods.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Select a Valid Data Collection Method:
  
  Navigate to the relevant screen where the error occurs.
  Look for a dropdown or selection field for data collection methods.
  Ensure that you select a valid and existing data collection method from the