How To Fix HRWPC00HEADCNT005 - No CO plan source has been stored in HR Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRWPC00HEADCNT - Transferring Headcount Planning to CO

• Message number: 005

• Message text: No CO plan source has been stored in HR Customizing

What causes this issue?

In Quota Planning Customizing, the entry for the Accounting plan source
is not maintained.

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?

In HR Customizing for Quota Planning, enter the plan source for
Accounting. The plan source is defined in Accounting Customizing.
Note that data transfer based on a plan source is only possible from a
particular release.

Procedure for System Administrators

In table T77S0, the value for the semantic abbreviation 'COPLS' is not
maintained in the group 'SKFCO'.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRWPC00HEADCNT005 - No CO plan source has been stored in HR Customizing ?

  The SAP error message HRWPC00HEADCNT005 indicates that there is no CO (Controlling) plan source stored in the HR Customizing settings. This error typically arises when the system is trying to access or process data related to cost planning in the HR module, but the necessary configuration for the CO plan source is missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the necessary configuration for the CO plan source has not been set up in the HR Customizing settings.
  Incorrect Settings: There may be incorrect or incomplete settings in the HR module that prevent the system from identifying the CO plan source.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that resulted in missing settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check HR Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) by using transaction code SPRO.
  Navigate to Personnel Management -> Personnel Administration -> Customizing Procedures -> Define CO Plan Source.
  Ensure that a valid CO plan source is defined and that it is correctly linked to the relevant HR processes.
  
  
  
  Maintain CO Plan Source:
  
  If no CO plan source exists, create a new entry by specifying the necessary details such as the controlling area, plan version, and other relevant parameters.
  Make sure that the CO plan source is active and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate issues with the transport.
  If necessary, re-transport the configuration or manually adjust the settings in the target system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the functionality that was previously causing the error to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to HR and CO integration for any additional guidance or best practices.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Integration with CO: Understanding how HR integrates with the Controlling module can help in configuring the necessary settings correctly.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the HR Customizing settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP HR consultant or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.