How To Fix HRPAYDECI201 - Delete the cost assignment first

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDECI - HR: Payroll Accounting - Construction Industry

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Delete the cost assignment first

What causes this issue?

You can only enter a cost assignment or a place of residence.

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 HRPAYDECI201 - Delete the cost assignment first ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDECI201: "Delete the cost assignment first" typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or personnel administration when there is an attempt to delete or modify a payroll-related record that is still linked to a cost assignment. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to delete a payroll result, a personnel action, or a time evaluation result that has associated cost assignments.
  Cause:
  
  Existing Cost Assignment: The primary cause of this error is that the payroll record or personnel action you are trying to delete is still linked to a cost assignment in the system. This means that the system is preventing the deletion to maintain data integrity.
  Incorrect Sequence of Actions: The error may also arise if the sequence of actions taken in the payroll process is incorrect, such as trying to delete a payroll result before removing its associated cost assignment.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Cost Assignment: Determine which cost assignment is linked to the payroll record you are trying to delete. This can usually be found in the payroll results or the relevant infotype (e.g., Infotype 0014 - Recurring Payments and Deductions).
  
  
  Delete the Cost Assignment: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant infotype or transaction where the cost assignment is maintained.
  Delete or modify the cost assignment that is causing the issue. Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  
  
  
  Retry the Deletion: After successfully removing the cost assignment, attempt to delete the payroll record or personnel action again.
  
  
  Check for Other Dependencies: If the error persists, check for any other dependencies or linked records that may also need to be addressed.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation), and others that may be involved in payroll processing.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on payroll processing and cost assignments.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to payroll records and cost assignments.
  Testing: If you are working in a development or testing environment, ensure that you test the changes thoroughly before applying them in a production environment.
  
  If you continue to experience issues, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.