How To Fix PB348 - Infotype 1 contains a cost center but no controlling area

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PB - PD: Message IDs Org. Management

• Message number: 348

• Message text: Infotype 1 contains a cost center but no controlling area

What causes this issue?

The infotype 1 of person &V1& in period &V2& - &V3& contains a cost
center but no controlling area. This means that the cost center cannot
be uniquely specified. This inconsistent record seems to have been
wrong when it was entered into the system, possibly when existing data
was transfered from another system.

System Response

The error was noticed during a controlling area verification. Because
of the missing information, the verification itself cannot be executed.

How to fix this error?

Correct the defective infotype 1 by inserting the missing controlling
area. Since you cannot maintain the controlling area directly using the
infotype 1 screen, you must either use a report to change the database
entry in table PA0001, or, if the cost center was transfered to
infotype 1 from Organizational Management (with activated OM-PA
integration), delete and recreate the relationship between the person
and the position in Organizational Management.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PB348 - Infotype 1 contains a cost center but no controlling area ?

  The SAP error message PB348 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of an infotype (specifically Infotype 1, which is related to Organizational Assignment) in the employee master data. The error states that a cost center is assigned, but there is no corresponding controlling area defined for that cost center. This can lead to issues in payroll processing, reporting, and other HR-related functions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Controlling Area: The cost center assigned to the employee does not have a controlling area associated with it. This can happen if the cost center was created without a proper controlling area or if the controlling area was not assigned to the employee's organizational unit.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the organizational structure or in the assignment of cost centers to controlling areas.
  Data Entry Error: During the data entry process, the cost center may have been incorrectly assigned or the controlling area may have been omitted.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Center Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code KS03 (Display Cost Center) and check the details of the cost center assigned to the employee.
  Ensure that the cost center is correctly assigned to a controlling area.
  
  
  
  Assign Controlling Area:
  
  If the cost center does not have a controlling area, you may need to create or modify the cost center to include the appropriate controlling area.
  If necessary, use transaction code KS01 (Create Cost Center) or KS02 (Change Cost Center) to make the required changes.
  
  
  
  Update Employee Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to update the employee's infotype 1.
  Ensure that the cost center and controlling area are correctly assigned in the employee's organizational assignment.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct controlling area or cost center assignments, consult with your finance or controlling team to ensure that the configurations align with your organization's financial structure.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the employee record to ensure that the error message PB348 no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 1 (Organizational Assignment): This infotype contains key information about the employee's organizational structure, including the cost center, position, and other relevant data.
  Controlling Area: This is a key organizational unit in SAP that represents a closed system used for cost accounting. It is essential for tracking costs and revenues.
  Cost Center: A cost center is a unit within an organization that incurs costs but does not directly generate revenues. It is used for internal accounting purposes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PB348 error and ensure that the employee's master data is correctly configured.