How To Fix HRHCP00_CUSTOMIZING024 - Symbolic account &1 does not have type '&2'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Symbolic account &1 does not have type '&2'

What causes this issue?

The symbolic account &V1&, which is assigned to the cost item &V3&, has
the wrong type.
For this assignment you can only use symbolic accounts of type &V2&.

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?

Check whether such a symbolic account is assigned to the cost item, and
whether the symbolic account is of the right type.

Procedure for System Administrators

If the symbolic account or the assignment of the symbolic account to
the cost item is incorrect, you can change the symbolic account or the
assignment.
Note that to do this, you need to make settings in Customizing for
<ls>Personnel Cost Planning and Simulation</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRHCP00_CUSTOMIZING024 - Symbolic account &1 does not have type '&2' ?

  The SAP error message HRHCP00_CUSTOMIZING024 indicates that there is an issue with a symbolic account in the Human Resources (HR) module. Specifically, the error states that a symbolic account (represented by &1) does not have the expected type (represented by &2). This typically occurs during the configuration of symbolic accounts in the HR system, particularly in the context of payroll or cost accounting.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The symbolic account may not be configured correctly in the system. This could mean that the account type assigned to the symbolic account does not match the expected type for the operation being performed.
  Missing or Inactive Symbolic Account: The symbolic account may not exist in the system or may be inactive.
  Data Entry Error: There could be a typographical error in the account type or the symbolic account name when setting up the configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Symbolic Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for symbolic accounts in the SAP system (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for HR and payroll configuration.
  Verify that the symbolic account in question is correctly defined and has the appropriate type assigned.
  
  
  
  Verify Account Type:
  
  Ensure that the account type associated with the symbolic account matches the expected type for the process you are trying to execute.
  If necessary, update the account type to the correct one.
  
  
  
  Check for Inactive Accounts:
  
  Ensure that the symbolic account is active and available for use in the system.
  If the account is inactive, you may need to activate it or create a new symbolic account with the correct configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Documentation:
  
  Consult the SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on configuring symbolic accounts and understanding the types associated with them.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test run of the process that triggered the error to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and PC00_MXX_CEDT (Payroll processing) for further investigation.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to symbolic accounts and related configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP HR consultant or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.