How To Fix HRHCP00_PLAN012 - Error while determining cost distribution for personnel number &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRHCP00_PLAN - Messages About Personnel Cost Plan

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Error while determining cost distribution for personnel number &1

What causes this issue?

An error occurred while the system was determining the cost
distribution for the personnel number &V1& (sy-subrc = &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?

Inform your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRHCP00_PLAN012 - Error while determining cost distribution for personnel number &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRHCP00_PLAN012 indicates that there is an issue with determining the cost distribution for a specific personnel number in the Human Resources (HR) module. This error typically arises during the execution of payroll or cost planning processes when the system cannot find the necessary data to allocate costs correctly.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Master Data: The personnel number may not have the required master data (e.g., infotypes) maintained, such as cost center assignments or organizational assignments.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of cost distribution in the system, such as incorrect settings in the controlling area or cost center.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant infotypes (e.g., infotype 0001 for organizational assignment, infotype 0007 for planned working time).
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the process may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required data.
  Time Period Issues: The error may occur if the personnel number is not active in the specified time period for which the cost distribution is being calculated.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Master Data: Verify that all necessary infotypes for the personnel number are correctly maintained. Ensure that the employee has valid assignments for cost centers and other relevant data.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for cost distribution in the controlling area. Ensure that the settings align with the organizational structure and that cost centers are correctly defined.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the HR master data to identify and correct any inconsistencies. This can often be done using transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PA20 (Display HR Master Data).
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data related to the personnel number. This may involve checking user roles and profiles.
  Time Period Validation: Confirm that the personnel number is active in the relevant time period. You can check this in the employee's infotype records.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30, PA20, and others related to HR master data management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to HR cost distribution errors. SAP frequently releases notes that address specific issues or provide patches.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on HR cost distribution and payroll processing to understand the underlying processes and configurations.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the HRHCP00_PLAN012 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.