How To Fix HRHCP00_CUSTOMIZING003 - The symbolic account assignment for cost item type 2 is not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRHCP00_CUSTOMIZING - Error Texts Customizing Personnel Cost Planning

• Message number: 003

• Message text: The symbolic account assignment for cost item type 2 is not allowed

What causes this issue?

A symbolic account is assigned to this cost item. However, this
assignment is only allowed for cost items of the cost item type <ZH>1
</> <LS>(Cost Element)</> oder <ZH>2</> <LS>(Not CO-Relevant) </>.

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?

Delete the assignment to the symbolic account.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRHCP00_CUSTOMIZING003 - The symbolic account assignment for cost item type 2 is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message HRHCP00_CUSTOMIZING003 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of symbolic account assignments for cost item type 2 in the Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to use a symbolic account assignment that is not permitted for the specified cost item type.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The symbolic account assignment for cost item type 2 may not be properly configured in the system.
  Missing Customization: The necessary customization settings for symbolic accounts and cost item types may not have been set up.
  Data Entry Error: There may be an error in the data entry where an invalid symbolic account is being referenced for cost item type 2.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and navigate to the relevant section for configuring symbolic accounts and cost item types.
  Ensure that the symbolic account assignment for cost item type 2 is allowed and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Symbolic Account Configuration:
  
  Verify that the symbolic accounts are correctly defined and that they are assigned to the appropriate cost item types.
  Check if there are any restrictions or specific settings that prevent the use of certain symbolic accounts with cost item type 2.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Entry:
  
  Review the data entry where the error occurred. Ensure that the correct symbolic account is being used and that it is valid for cost item type 2.
  If necessary, correct any data entry mistakes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on symbolic accounts and cost item types in HCM.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data entry, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Symbolic Accounts: These are used in SAP to represent various types of costs and can be customized based on the organization's requirements.
  Cost Item Types: These are classifications used in cost accounting to categorize different types of costs incurred by the organization.
  HCM Module: The Human Capital Management module in SAP is used for managing employee data, payroll, and other HR-related functions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message HRHCP00_CUSTOMIZING003.