How To Fix HRPIQ00HRBP181 - Attribute fee group for contract object type &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPIQ00HRBP - Messages for customizing check (English)

• Message number: 181

• Message text: Attribute fee group for contract object type &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

The attribute <LB>Fee Group</> for the contract object type<LB> &V1&
</>does not exist.

System Response

This will cause an unexpected error.

How to fix this error?

<DS:SIMG.CM_XX_347>Define and Maintain Contract Object Types</> in
customizing for <LS>Student Lifecycle Management </>by choosing
<LS>Master Data in Student Lifecycle Management -> Student Contract
Accounts (Student Accounts) -> Basic Settings for Student Contract
Accounts -> Maintain Contract Object Types To Be Created Automatically.
</>
The <LS>Maintain Contract Object Type</> screen appears.
In the <LS>Object Type</> field, choose <LB> &V1&</>.
In the <LS>Fee Group</> field, enter <LB>a fee group</>.
Save your work.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPIQ00HRBP181 - Attribute fee group for contract object type &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message HRPIQ00HRBP181 indicates that there is an issue with the attribute "fee group" for a specific contract object type in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Human Capital Management (HCM) or SAP's Industry Solution for Public Sector (IS-PS) when dealing with contract management or billing processes.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when the system cannot find a valid fee group associated with the specified contract object type. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Configuration Issues: The fee group may not be defined in the system for the specified contract object type.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the contract object type or fee group.
  Missing Customization: The fee group might not have been set up in the customizing settings for the relevant module.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, the fee group configuration might not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the customizing settings in SAP (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant area for contract management or fee group settings.
  Verify that the fee group is defined for the specified contract object type.
  
  
  
  Define Fee Group:
  
  If the fee group does not exist, you will need to create it. This can typically be done in the customizing settings under the relevant module.
  Ensure that all necessary attributes and settings for the fee group are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Entry:
  
  Check the data entry for the contract object type to ensure that it is correct and matches the expected values in the system.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary configurations were included and successfully transported.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant SAP documentation or notes related to fee groups and contract object types for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide specific notes or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), SE11 (Data Dictionary), and SE80 (Object Navigator) for troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to HRPIQ00HRBP181 in the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or fixes.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on fee groups and contract management processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message HRPIQ00HRBP181.