How To Fix HRHCP00_PLAN051 - Plan &2 does not contain the organizational unit &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRHCP00_PLAN - Messages About Personnel Cost Plan

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Plan &2 does not contain the organizational unit &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRHCP00_PLAN051 - Plan &2 does not contain the organizational unit &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRHCP00_PLAN051 indicates that a specific organizational unit (OU) is not included in the specified plan. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) when working with organizational management (OM) or personnel planning.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The organizational unit (OU) you are trying to reference (denoted as &1) is not part of the specified plan (denoted as &2).
  There may be a configuration issue where the organizational unit has not been assigned to the plan.
  The plan may have been incorrectly set up or may not be active.
  There could be a mismatch in the organizational structure or hierarchy.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Plan Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code PPOME (or PPOC for the organizational plan) to review the organizational plan configuration.
  Ensure that the organizational unit &1 is indeed part of the plan &2.
  
  
  
  Assign Organizational Unit to Plan:
  
  If the organizational unit is not part of the plan, you may need to add it. This can typically be done in the same transaction (PPOME) by dragging and dropping the OU into the plan or using the appropriate menu options.
  
  
  
  Verify Active Status:
  
  Ensure that the plan is active and not in a locked or inactive state. You can check this in the plan settings.
  
  
  
  Check for Hierarchical Issues:
  
  Review the hierarchy of the organizational units to ensure that there are no discrepancies or missing links that could cause the OU to be unrecognized in the plan.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on how to manage organizational plans and units.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HCM expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PPOME: Display and maintain the organizational structure.
  PPOC: Change organizational plan.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify the organizational units and plans.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.