How To Fix LR321 - Error when reading the employee's master cost center

LR321 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LR - CATS: Cross-Application Time Sheet

• Message number: 321

• Message text: Error when reading the employee's master cost center

What causes this issue?

Your data entry profile specifies that when an employee works for a
different cost center, an activity allocation is triggered between the
master cost center and the sender. The system cannot read the master
cost center, however.

How to fix this error?

Define a master cost center in the Organizational Assignment infotype
(0001).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LR321 - Error when reading the employee's master cost center ?

  The SAP error message LR321 typically indicates an issue related to the employee's master data, specifically concerning the cost center assignment. This error can occur in various contexts, such as during payroll processing, time recording, or when trying to access employee-related financial data.
  Cause of LR321 Error
  The LR321 error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Missing Cost Center Assignment: The employee's master data may not have a valid cost center assigned, or the assigned cost center may not exist in the system.
  
  
  Invalid Cost Center: The cost center assigned to the employee may have been deleted or is inactive.
  
  
  Date Validity Issues: The cost center assignment may not be valid for the date range being processed. For example, if the cost center was changed or deactivated after the employee's assignment.
  
  
  Organizational Structure Changes: Changes in the organizational structure may lead to inconsistencies in cost center assignments.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary