How To Fix HRPIQ00ACCOUNTING128 - Assign the "program" object type (SC) a key date category

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPIQ00ACCOUNTING - Campus Management - Student Accounting

• Message number: 128

• Message text: Assign the "program" object type (SC) a key date category

What causes this issue?

The <ZH>program</> object type is not assigned a
<DS:DE.PIQKEYDATECAT>key date category</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

You can make this assignment in Customizing for <LS>Campus Management</>
in the IMG activity <DS:SIMG.CM_AS_XX_574>Assign Key Date Categories
to Object Types</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPIQ00ACCOUNTING128 - Assign the "program" object type (SC) a key date category ?

  The SAP error message HRPIQ00ACCOUNTING128 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the "program" object type (SC) in the context of the SAP HR (Human Resources) module, specifically related to the key date category assignment. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find a valid key date category for the specified object type, which is necessary for processing certain HR-related functionalities.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The key date category for the "program" object type (SC) has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Settings: There may be incorrect or incomplete settings in the configuration for the object type.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly set up in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to assign a key date category to the "program" object type (SC). Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Personnel Management -> Personnel Development -> Program Management -> Define Key Date Categories.
  
  
  
  Define Key Date Categories:
  
  Check if there is an existing key date category for the "program" object type (SC).
  If not, create a new key date category by clicking on the "New Entries" button.
  Fill in the required fields, including the key date category name and description.
  
  
  
  Assign the Key Date Category:
  
  After creating the key date category, ensure that it is assigned to the "program" object type (SC).
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the changes, test the functionality that was previously causing the error to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Key Date Categories: These are used in SAP HR to determine how certain dates are handled in relation to personnel development and program management.
  Object Types: In SAP HR, object types represent various entities such as programs, courses, and qualifications. Each object type may require specific configurations.
  Transport Management: If changes were made in a development environment, ensure that they are properly transported to the quality and production environments.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or HR module support team for further investigation.