How To Fix HRHCP00_COLLECTION072 - Error reading relationship &1 between employee and position

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Error reading relationship &1 between employee and position

What causes this issue?

The system should read the positions assigned to the employee using
relationship &V1&. An error occurred that can probably be traced back
to a program error.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRHCP00_COLLECTION072 - Error reading relationship &1 between employee and position ?

  The SAP error message HRHCP00_COLLECTION072 typically indicates an issue with reading the relationship between an employee and a position in the Human Resources (HR) module. This error can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Data: The employee or position data may be incomplete or missing in the system. This could include missing infotypes or relationships that are not properly defined.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the employee or position data.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as incorrect or outdated relationships between employees and positions.
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration may not be set up correctly to handle the relationships between employees and positions.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database problems or system errors.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Data Completeness:
  
  Verify that the employee and position records exist and are complete. Check the relevant infotypes (e.g., 0001 for Organizational Assignment, 0002 for Personal Data).
  Ensure that the relationship between the employee and position is correctly defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the employee and position data. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to check the database tables related to employee and position data for any inconsistencies.
  Run consistency checks or reports to identify and resolve any discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the HR module to ensure that the relationships between employees and positions are correctly defined.
  Check if any recent changes were made to the configuration that could have affected the relationships.
  
  
  
  Technical Troubleshooting:
  
  If the issue persists, consider checking the system logs for any technical errors that may provide more insight into the problem.
  Consult with your SAP Basis team to investigate any potential database or system issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and PPOME (Display Organizational Plan).
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to HR data management and relationships to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  If the issue cannot be resolved through these steps, it may be necessary to escalate the problem to your SAP support team or consult with SAP directly for further assistance.