How To Fix HRPBSAU139 - Cost Centre(IT 27)not created. Cost centre data for position unavailable

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPBSAU - Message Class For Public Sector(Australia)

• Message number: 139

• Message text: Cost Centre(IT 27)not created. Cost centre data for position unavailable

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPBSAU139 - Cost Centre(IT 27)not created. Cost centre data for position unavailable ?

  The SAP error message HRPBSAU139 indicates that there is an issue with the cost center data for a position in the Human Resources module, specifically related to the infotype 27 (IT 27), which is used for position management. The error suggests that the cost center associated with the position has not been created or is not available in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Cost Center Not Created: The cost center that is supposed to be linked to the position has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the organizational structure or in the assignment of cost centers to positions.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant infotypes.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or create cost center data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create the Cost Center:
  
  Check if the cost center exists in the system. If it does not, you will need to create it using the transaction code KS01 (Create Cost Center).
  Ensure that the cost center is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Check Position Assignment:
  
  Verify that the position is correctly assigned to the cost center. You can do this by checking the relevant infotype (IT 27) for the position.
  Use transaction code PP03 to display the position and check the cost center assignment.
  
  
  
  Review Organizational Structure:
  
  Ensure that the organizational structure is correctly set up and that the cost center is linked to the appropriate organizational unit.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks to identify any discrepancies in the data. You can use transaction codes like SE38 to run reports that check for inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify cost center data. This may involve checking user roles and authorizations in transaction code PFCG.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for further guidance on managing cost centers and positions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 27 (IT 27): This infotype is used for managing positions in the SAP HR module. It includes data such as the position title, organizational unit, and cost center.
  Cost Center Accounting (CCA): This is a part of SAP Controlling (CO) that allows organizations to track costs associated with specific areas of responsibility.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KS01: Create Cost Center
  KS02: Change Cost Center
  KS03: Display Cost Center
  PP03: Maintain HR Master Data
  SE38: Execute Report
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the cost center data for the position is correctly set up in the SAP system.