How To Fix HRHCP00_CUSTOMIZING026 - You cannot assign cost item &1 of type &2 to a symbolic account

HRHCP00_CUSTOMIZING026 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 026

• Message text: You cannot assign cost item &1 of type &2 to a symbolic account

What causes this issue?

The cost item &V1& is assigned to a symbolic account.
For cost items of type &V2&, only an assignment to a statistical key
figure is allowed.

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 the cost item is of the right type.

Procedure for System Administrators

If the cost item type is not correct, you can assign a different
symbolic account to the cost item.
Note that to do this, you need to make settings in Customizing for
<ls>Personnel Cost Planning and Simulation</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRHCP00_CUSTOMIZING026 - You cannot assign cost item &1 of type &2 to a symbolic account ?

  The SAP error message HRHCP00_CUSTOMIZING026 indicates that there is an issue with assigning a cost item to a symbolic account in the context of HR (Human Resources) cost planning. This error typically arises when the system detects a mismatch or an invalid configuration related to the cost item or symbolic account.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Cost Item Type: The cost item you are trying to assign may not be compatible with the symbolic account type you are using.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the Customizing settings for symbolic accounts or cost items.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the assignment.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data related to cost items or symbolic accounts.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Cost Item Type: Verify that the cost item you are trying to assign is of the correct type that is allowed for the symbolic account. You can check the configuration