How To Fix HRPBSUS123 - Please delete special cost assignment first

HRPBSUS123 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPBSUS - Message Class For Public Sector(USA)

• Message number: 123

• Message text: Please delete special cost assignment first

What causes this issue?

A cost center exists under the <zh>Special cost assignment</> option.

How to fix this error?

In order to change the cost assignment option from <Zh>Special cost
assignment</> to a different option, you must first delete the cost
center assignment specified under the <zh>Special cost assignment</>
option.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

HRPBSUS123 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPBSUS123, which states "Please delete special cost assignment first," typically occurs in the context of Human Resources (HR) and Payroll processes when there is an attempt to delete or modify a cost assignment that is linked to a special cost assignment in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually triggered when:
  
  There is an attempt to delete or change a personnel assignment (like a position or employee record) that has associated special cost assignments (e.g., cost centers, internal orders, etc.).
  The system enforces data integrity rules that prevent the deletion of records that are still linked to other financial or HR-related entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Special Cost Assignment:
  
  Use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check the employee or position record.
  Look for any special cost assignments linked to the record.
  
  
  
  Delete or Modify the Special Cost Assignment:
  
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