How To Fix HRHCP00_PLAN147 - No amount/number of base cost item &2 for object &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRHCP00_PLAN - Messages About Personnel Cost Plan

• Message number: 147

• Message text: No amount/number of base cost item &2 for object &1

&V1&&CAUSE&
For object &V1& and the dependent cost item &V3&, the base cost item
&V2& has no amount and no number.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRHCP00_PLAN147 - No amount/number of base cost item &2 for object &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRHCP00_PLAN147 typically occurs in the context of Human Capital Management (HCM) when there is an issue with the planning of costs related to a specific object, such as a position or employee. The message indicates that there is no amount or number specified for a base cost item associated with the given object.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The most common cause of this error is that the base cost item (e.g., salary, benefits) for the specified object (e.g., position, employee) has not been defined or is missing in the planning data.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the cost planning settings in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data entered for the object, such as incorrect or incomplete entries in the relevant infotypes.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or modify the cost planning data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Base Cost Item Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the base cost items are correctly defined for the object in question.
  Ensure that the cost planning settings are properly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Data:
  
  Go to the planning transaction (e.g., HCM Planning) and check the planning data for the specific object. Ensure that the base cost item has been entered with the correct amount or number.
  If the data is missing, enter the required values for the base cost item.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Verify that all relevant infotypes (e.g., infotype 0008 for basic pay) are correctly filled out for the employee or position.
  Check for any inconsistencies or missing entries that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the planning data. If not, contact your system administrator to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for further details on the specific error message and its implications.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PP01 (Maintain HR Planning), and others that may be useful for checking and updating planning data.
  Infotypes: Understand the relevant infotypes related to cost planning, such as infotype 0008 (Basic Pay) and infotype 0014 (Recurring Payments/Deductions).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may resolve the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HRHCP00_PLAN147 error message in your SAP system.