How To Fix PE867 - Check the cost assignment (infotype 0027) for employee &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PE - Shift Planning: Messages

• Message number: 867

• Message text: Check the cost assignment (infotype 0027) for employee &1 &2

What causes this issue?

When deleting a long-term temporary assignment for employee &V1& in the
period &V2& the system was unable to delete all cost assignments in
infotype 0027. Possible causes are that the records to be deleted have
been changed manually; there is more than one cost center assigned;
and/or the first cost center does not receive 100% of the costs.
The "long-term temporary assignments" function only creates IT0027
records with one cost center, which is debited with 100% of the costs,
and deletes only these records. Other records must have been created or
changed manually.
Message regarding deletion: &V3&

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Where a temporarily assigned employee returns to the master
organizational unit, IT0027 records that were created or changed
manually also have to be checked manually in transaction PA30 to ensure
that they are consistent with the new situation.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PE867 - Check the cost assignment (infotype 0027) for employee &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message PE867 "Check the cost assignment (infotype 0027) for employee &1 &2" typically occurs in the context of personnel administration and payroll processing. This error indicates that there is an issue with the cost assignment data for the specified employee in Infotype 0027 (Cost Distribution).
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The cost assignment data for the employee may be missing or incorrectly configured. Infotype 0027 is used to assign costs to different cost centers or internal orders, and if this data is not properly maintained, it can lead to this error.
  Invalid Cost Center or Internal Order: The cost center or internal order specified in Infotype 0027 may not exist or may not be valid for the period in question.
  Date Validity Issues: The validity dates for the cost assignment may not align with the payroll period or the employee's assignment dates.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or edit the cost assignment data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Infotype 0027: Go to the employee's master data and check Infotype 0027 for the specified employee. Ensure that the cost center or internal order is correctly assigned and that all required fields are filled out.
  Validate Cost Center/Order: Verify that the cost center or internal order exists in the system and is active for the relevant period. You can do this by checking the configuration in the controlling module (CO).
  Review Validity Dates: Ensure that the validity dates for the cost assignment in Infotype 0027 cover the payroll period being processed. Adjust the dates if necessary.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user processing the payroll has the necessary authorizations to access and modify Infotype 0027.
  Consult with HR/Payroll Team: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your HR or payroll team for further assistance. They may have additional insights or access to tools that can help diagnose the problem.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0027 (Cost Distribution): This infotype is used to assign costs to different cost centers or internal orders for payroll processing.
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to access and edit employee infotypes.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional context or solutions for specific scenarios.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on how to maintain infotypes and the implications of cost assignments in payroll processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the PE867 error message.