How To Fix HRHCP00_CUSTOMIZING034 - Cost item &2 has the cost item type &1, which is not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Cost item &2 has the cost item type &1, which is not permitted

What causes this issue?

The cost item &V1& has the cost item type &V2&. That cost item type is
not allowed for this cost item.

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 <ls>Personnel Cost Planning and Simulation</> Customizing, check the
settings for cost item &V1& and assign a permitted cost item type to
the cost item. To do this, perform the IMG activity
<DS:SIMG.PAOC_HCP_DATA_001>Create Cost Items</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRHCP00_CUSTOMIZING034 - Cost item &2 has the cost item type &1, which is not permitted ?

  The SAP error message HRHCP00_CUSTOMIZING034 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of cost items in the Human Capital Management (HCM) module. Specifically, the error states that a cost item has a type that is not permitted for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Cost Item Type: The cost item you are trying to use has a type that is not allowed in the context of the operation you are performing (e.g., payroll, cost planning).
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for cost item types in the system may not be set up correctly, leading to the system rejecting certain types of cost items.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a mistake in the data entry where an incorrect cost item type is assigned to a cost item.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Cost Item Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for cost items in the SAP system.
  Verify that the cost item type you are using is correctly defined and permitted for the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Review Cost Item Types:
  
  Ensure that the cost item type (denoted as &1 in the error message) is valid for the context in which you are using it.
  If necessary, consult the documentation or configuration guides for the specific module you are working with to understand the valid cost item types.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If you have identified that the cost item type is incorrect, update the cost item to use a valid type.
  Ensure that all relevant data entries are consistent and adhere to the defined configurations.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the operation again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as SPRO (for configuration) or PA30 (for personnel administration) to access the relevant settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP HCM documentation for detailed information on cost item types and their configurations.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HCM expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.