How To Fix P0173 - Cumulation identifier & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P0 - Messages for Transactions PE01, PE02 and PE03

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Cumulation identifier & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P0173 - Cumulation identifier & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message "P0173 Cumulation identifier & does not exist" typically relates to issues in the context of the SAP system's handling of cumulation identifiers, which are used in various modules, particularly in the context of payroll and time management.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Cumulation Identifier: The error usually indicates that the cumulation identifier specified in the system does not exist in the configuration. This could happen if the identifier was deleted or never created.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the payroll or time management settings where the cumulation identifier is referenced incorrectly.
  Data Entry Error: The identifier may have been entered incorrectly in the transaction or report that triggered the error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually in the SPRO transaction) and verify that the cumulation identifier exists.
  Navigate to the path: Personnel Management > Payroll > Payroll: General Settings > Cumulation to check the cumulation identifiers.
  
  
  
  Create or Correct Cumulation Identifier:
  
  If the cumulation identifier does not exist, you may need to create it. Ensure that you follow the correct procedures for creating cumulation identifiers.
  If it exists but is incorrectly configured, make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Schema:
  
  If you are working with payroll, check the payroll schema to ensure that the cumulation identifier is correctly referenced in the schema.
  
  
  
  Check User Input:
  
  If the error occurs during data entry, double-check the input for any typos or incorrect values.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on cumulation identifiers and their usage in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide more tailored assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to cumulation identifiers.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation) that may help in troubleshooting.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct tests to ensure that the error does not recur and that the payroll or time management processes function as expected.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the "P0173 Cumulation identifier & does not exist" error in SAP.