How To Fix HRHCP00_CUSTOMIZING036 - Cost item &1 in planning context &2 is derived recursively

HRHCP00_CUSTOMIZING036 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Cost item &1 in planning context &2 is derived recursively

What causes this issue?

The SAP system derives the cost item &V1& in the planning context &V2&.
Based on the Customizing settings, it derives the cost item &V1&
recursively.

System Response

The SAP system cannot derive the cost item correctly, as this would
lead to an endless calculation.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

In <ls>Personnel Cost Planning and Simulation</> Customizing, check the
settings for derived cost items in planning context &V2&. To do this,
perform the IMG activity <DS:SIMG.PAOC_HCP_AUTO_001>Process Dependent
and Additional Cost Items</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

HRHCP00_CUSTOMIZING036 - Details

• The SAP error message HRHCP00_CUSTOMIZING036 indicates that there is a recursive derivation of a cost item in the planning context. This typically occurs in the context of cost planning or budgeting within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when using the Cost Planning functionality.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when a cost item is set up in such a way that it references itself directly or indirectly through other cost items. This creates a loop in the derivation logic, which SAP cannot resolve. For example, if Cost Item A derives its value from Cost Item B, and Cost Item B in turn derives its value from Cost Item A, this creates a recursive situation.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to review the configuration of the cost items involved in the planning context. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Identify the Cost Items: Determine which cost item (&1) and planning context (&2)