How To Fix HRPIQET006 - Cannot determine credit type on key date &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPIQET - External Academic Work/Grades/Credits/Qualifications

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Cannot determine credit type on key date &2

What causes this issue?

The system could not determine the credit type for external
organization &V1& on &V2&.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Maintain the default credit type for external organization &V1& in the
<LS>Scales/Credits</> (1755) infotype record valid on &V2&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPIQET006 - Cannot determine credit type on key date &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRPIQET006 ("Cannot determine credit type on key date &2") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with employee benefits or compensation management. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine the appropriate credit type for a specific key date, which is often related to employee records or benefit entitlements.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The credit type may not be configured correctly in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the relevant tables or settings.
  Invalid Key Date: The key date provided may not correspond to a valid period for which credit types are defined.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the employee's master data or in the benefit configuration.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required data or configuration.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the credit types are correctly configured in the system. This can be done by checking the relevant customizing settings in the SAP HCM module.
  Ensure that the credit types are defined for the specific key date in question.
  
  
  
  Validate Key Date:
  
  Confirm that the key date you are using is valid and corresponds to a period where credit types are applicable.
  Check if the employee's records are active and valid for the specified key date.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Data:
  
  Inspect the employee's master data for any inconsistencies or missing information that could affect the determination of credit types.
  Ensure that all necessary infotypes related to benefits and compensation are correctly filled out.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access the relevant data and perform the required actions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring credit types and resolving related issues.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the program or transaction to identify where the error is occurring. This may require assistance from a technical consultant.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) for configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide specific fixes or patches.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.