How To Fix MY_CATS018 - No master cost center exists for personnel number &1 on &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MY_CATS - Message Class for CATS notebook

• Message number: 018

• Message text: No master cost center exists for personnel number &1 on &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MY_CATS018 - No master cost center exists for personnel number &1 on &2 ?

  The SAP error message MY_CATS018 indicates that there is no master cost center assigned for a specific personnel number on a given date. This error typically arises in the context of time recording or cost allocation processes, particularly when using the Cross-Application Time Sheet (CATS) functionality in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Master Data: The primary cause of this error is that the personnel number (employee) does not have a valid master cost center assigned in the system. This can happen if:
  
  The employee is newly created and the cost center assignment has not yet been made.
  The cost center has been changed or deleted in the system.
  The employee's organizational assignment is incorrect or incomplete.
  
  
  
  Date-Specific Issues: The error message also references a specific date. If the cost center assignment is valid for some periods but not for the date in question, this can trigger the error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Go to the employee's master data in the SAP system (Transaction PA20 or PA30).
  Verify that the employee has a valid cost center assigned in the relevant infotype (usually Infotype 0001 - Organizational Assignment).
  
  
  
  Update Cost Center Assignment:
  
  If the cost center is missing or incorrect, update the employee's master data to include the correct cost center.
  Ensure that the cost center is valid for the date specified in the error message.
  
  
  
  Review Organizational Structure:
  
  Check the organizational structure to ensure that the cost center exists and is active.
  If the cost center has been changed or deleted, assign the employee to a valid cost center.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR or Finance:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct cost center or how to make the changes, consult with your HR or Finance department for guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the time entry or cost allocation process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes such as Infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment) and Infotype 0006 (Addresses) as they may contain important information regarding the employee's assignment.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to this issue include:
  
  PA20: Display HR Master Data
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  CATS: Cross-Application Time Sheet
  
  
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and edit employee master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MY_CATS018 error and ensure that the employee's cost center assignment is correctly configured in the SAP system.