How To Fix P2542 - Cost assignment not permitted for infotype &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P2 - Messages for HR Time Management

• Message number: 542

• Message text: Cost assignment not permitted for infotype &

What causes this issue?

The default settings do not allow you to enter cost assignment
specifications for this infotype.

System Response

You cannot access the screen to enter cost assignment specifications
for the infotype.

How to fix this error?

If you want to enter cost assignment specifications for the infotype,
change the default setting in: <DS:SIMG.OHIX0650>Permit cost assignment
for infotypes</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P2542 - Cost assignment not permitted for infotype & ?

  The SAP error message P2542 "Cost assignment not permitted for infotype &" typically occurs in the context of personnel administration when there is an attempt to assign costs to a specific infotype that does not allow for cost assignment. This error is often related to the configuration of the infotype or the settings in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Infotype Configuration: The specific infotype you are trying to work with may not be configured to allow cost assignments. Some infotypes are designed for specific purposes and do not support cost allocation.
  Cost Assignment Settings: The settings in the system for cost assignment may not be properly configured, or the infotype may not be linked to a cost center or internal order.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform cost assignments for the specified infotype.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Infotype Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the infotype in question (using transaction code SPRO).
  Verify if the infotype is set up to allow cost assignments. If not, you may need to adjust the configuration or choose a different infotype that supports cost assignment.
  
  
  
  Review Cost Assignment Settings:
  
  Ensure that the relevant cost centers or internal orders are correctly assigned and that the infotype is linked to them.
  Check if the cost assignment fields are correctly populated in the infotype record.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform cost assignments. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to the specific infotype to understand its capabilities and limitations regarding cost assignments.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a critical business process.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Infotypes are data structures in SAP that store specific types of information about employees, such as personal data, organizational assignments, and payroll data.
  Cost Assignment: This refers to the process of allocating costs to specific cost centers, internal orders, or other financial structures within the organization.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) and SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) for configuration tasks.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.