How To Fix HRSFEC_SERVICES175 - Cost center is missing in alternative cost distribution for employee &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRSFEC_SERVICES - Message Class for Replication Service

• Message number: 175

• Message text: Cost center is missing in alternative cost distribution for employee &1

What causes this issue?

The field 'COST_DISTRIBUTION_ITEM ' of a COST_DISTRIBUTION is not
filled.

System Response

This field is mandatory and therefore the replication for this employee
was not successful.

How to fix this error?

Fill this field and reschedule the replication.

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 HRSFEC_SERVICES175 - Cost center is missing in alternative cost distribution for employee &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRSFEC_SERVICES175 indicates that there is a missing cost center in the alternative cost distribution for a specific employee. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with payroll or cost allocation processes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Cost Center Assignment: The employee in question does not have a cost center assigned in their master data or in the relevant infotype (e.g., Infotype 0001 - Organizational Assignment).
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for cost distribution may not be set up correctly in the system, leading to the inability to allocate costs properly.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the employee's data, such as missing or incorrect entries in related infotypes.
  Changes in Organizational Structure: If there have been recent changes in the organizational structure, such as a reorganization or changes in cost center assignments, this could lead to missing data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Go to the employee's master data (transaction code PA20 or PA30).
  Verify that the cost center is correctly assigned in Infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment) or any other relevant infotypes.
  If the cost center is missing, add the appropriate cost center for the employee.
  
  
  
  Review Cost Distribution Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for cost distribution in the SAP system. Ensure that the settings align with the organizational structure and that all necessary cost centers are defined.
  
  
  
  Update Alternative Cost Distribution:
  
  If the employee is part of a specific cost distribution model, ensure that the alternative cost distribution settings are correctly defined and that the cost center is included.
  
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks:
  
  Use transaction codes like PA03 to check for inconsistencies in the employee's data and correct any issues found.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR or Payroll Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct cost center or how to assign it, consult with your HR or payroll team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes such as 0001 (Organizational Assignment), 0006 (Addresses), and 0016 (Contract Elements) that may impact cost center assignments.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes for managing employee data include PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and PA03 (Maintain HR Master Data Infotypes).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on cost distribution and organizational assignments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the employee's cost center is correctly assigned in the system.