How To Fix HRHCP00_COLLECTION099 - External call of data collection report with incorrect parameters

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 099

• Message text: External call of data collection report with incorrect parameters

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to access a data collection report using an external
interface. An invalid combination of parameters was transferred.

System Response

The SAP system cannot start data collection.

How to fix this error?

If you want to start data collection for employee data, you must
transfer the following optional parameters in addition to personnel
number selection (P_IT_RANGE_PERNR):
Variant name of the data collection report for employees (P_REPO_VAR_P)
Data basis infotype for employees (subtype of <ls>Planning of Personnel
Costs</> (0666) infotype) (P_SUBTY_0666)
If you want to start data collection for organizational objects (for
example, positions), you must transfer the following optional
parameters in addition to object selection (P_IT_RANGE_POS).
Variant name of the daa collection report for organizational objects
(P_REPO_VAR_S)
Data basis infotype for organizational objects (subtype of <ls>Planning
of Personnel Costs</> (5010) infotype) (P_SUBTY_5010)
Plan version (for organizational objects) (P_PLVAR)

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRHCP00_COLLECTION099 - External call of data collection report with incorrect parameters ?

  The SAP error message HRHCP00_COLLECTION099 typically occurs when there is an issue with the parameters being passed to a data collection report in the Human Resources (HR) module. This error can arise due to various reasons, including incorrect configuration, missing data, or improper input parameters.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Parameters: The parameters provided for the data collection report may not match the expected format or values.
  Missing Data: Required data for the report may be missing or not properly configured in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the report may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data or execute the report.
  Configuration Errors: There may be issues in the configuration of the data collection report itself, such as incorrect settings in the report variant.
  System Bugs: Occasionally, there may be bugs in the SAP system that lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Parameters: Review the parameters being passed to the report. Ensure they are correct and in the expected format.
  Verify Data: Ensure that all required data is present and correctly configured in the system. This includes checking master data and any related infotypes.
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the report. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in the system.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the data collection report. Ensure that the report variant is set up correctly and that all necessary fields are populated.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific report to see if there are known issues or additional configuration steps required.
  System Update: If the issue persists, check if there are any available updates or patches for your SAP system that address this error.
  Contact SAP Support: If none of the above solutions work, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with detailed information about the error, including the parameters used and any relevant logs.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE38 (ABAP Editor) or SA38 (Execute Report) to run or debug the report.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to HR data collection reports for any specific fixes or recommendations.
  User Forums: Check SAP community forums or user groups for discussions related to this error, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.