How To Fix HRMGE00GENERAL829 - Assignment type &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRMGE00GENERAL - Message Class for Management of Global Employees

• Message number: 829

• Message text: Assignment type &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRMGE00GENERAL829 - Assignment type &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message HRMGE00GENERAL829 with the description "Assignment type &1 does not exist" typically occurs in the context of Human Resources (HR) or Personnel Administration modules when the system is unable to find a specific assignment type that is being referenced in a transaction or process.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment Type: The assignment type specified (represented by &1 in the error message) does not exist in the system. This could be due to a configuration issue or because the assignment type has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The assignment type may have been incorrectly configured or deleted in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the transaction where the assignment type is being referenced.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, the assignment type may not have been included or properly transported.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings in the SAP system (usually in transaction SPRO) and navigate to the relevant area for HR assignment types. Ensure that the assignment type in question is defined and correctly configured.
  You can check the assignment types under the following path: 
  
  Personnel Management > Personnel Administration > Customizing Procedures > Assignment Types.
  
  
  
  
  
  Verify Data Entry: 
  
  Review the transaction or process where the error occurred. Ensure that the assignment type is entered correctly without any typos.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Assignment Type: 
  
  If the assignment type does not exist, you may need to create it. Consult with your HR configuration team or SAP consultant to ensure that it is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests: 
  
  If the issue arose after a recent transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and that the assignment type is present in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more information on assignment types and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If the issue persists and you are unable to resolve it, 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) or SPRO (Customizing) to navigate through the HR settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify assignment types in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.