How To Fix HRPFD00672 - PC schema '&1' does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPFD00 - HR-PF: International Pension Fund

• Message number: 672

• Message text: PC schema '&1' does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPFD00672 - PC schema '&1' does not exist ?

  The SAP error message HRPFD00672 indicates that the Personnel Calculation Schema (PC schema) specified in the error message does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in SAP HR (Human Resources) when the system is unable to find the specified schema for processing payroll calculations.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Schema: The specified PC schema (&1) does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo in the schema name or the schema not being created or activated.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings in the payroll area or personnel area may reference a schema that has not been defined.
  Transport Issues: If the schema was recently transported from another system, the transport may not have been successful, or the schema may not have been included in the transport request.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified schema.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Schema Existence:
  
  Go to transaction code PE01 (Schema Maintenance) and check if the specified schema exists. If it does not, you may need to create it or correct the reference to the correct schema.
  
  
  
  Correct Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the relevant payroll area or personnel area. Ensure that the correct schema is assigned to the payroll area.
  You can check this in transaction code SPRO under the path: 
  
  Personnel Management -> Payroll -> Payroll Area -> Define Payroll Schema.
  
  
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the schema was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the schema was included and successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the payroll process has the necessary authorizations to access the schema. This can be checked in transaction code SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the schema or its configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP HR functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PE01: Schema Maintenance
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Consider searching or posting in the SAP Community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.