How To Fix HRHCP00_CUSTOMIZING029 - Cannot determine a G/L account for the search key &1 HRC &2 &3 &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Cannot determine a G/L account for the search key &1 HRC &2 &3 &4

What causes this issue?

The system could not find a G/L account for the following key in table
T030 <ls>(Account Determination)</>:
Company Code &V1&
Procedure HRC
Symbolic Account &V2&
Employee Grouping &V3&
Additional Modifier &V4&

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

In Customizing for <ls>Personnel Cost Planning and Simulation</>, edit
the Account Determination table for the above mentioned search key.
To do this, perform the IMG activity <DS:SIMG.PAOC_HCP_AUTO_006>Assign
Cost Items to Cost Elements</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRHCP00_CUSTOMIZING029 - Cannot determine a G/L account for the search key &1 HRC &2 &3 &4 ?

  The SAP error message HRHCP00_CUSTOMIZING029 indicates that the system is unable to determine a General Ledger (G/L) account based on the provided search key. This error typically occurs in the context of Human Resources (HR) and Payroll processes when the system is trying to post financial transactions related to HR data.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Configuration: The G/L account may not be configured correctly in the system for the specific search key (e.g., wage type, cost center, etc.).
  Incorrect Search Key: The search key provided may not exist in the configuration tables or may be incorrectly specified.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required configuration.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data that prevent the system from finding the appropriate G/L account.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system (transaction codes like SPRO for customizing).
  Verify that the G/L accounts are correctly assigned to the relevant wage types or other relevant keys in the configuration.
  Ensure that the configuration for the specific country and company code is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Review the Search Key:
  
  Check the search key (e.g., wage type, cost center) that is being used in the transaction. Ensure that it is valid and exists in the system.
  Use transaction codes like PE03 to check wage type configuration.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the relevant configuration and master data.
  
  
  
  Analyze Logs:
  
  Use transaction SLG1 to check application logs for more detailed error messages that might provide additional context.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), PE03 (Wage Type Configuration), and SLG1 (Application Log).
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any notes related to this error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.