How To Fix RP436 - No cost distribution data exists from organizational management

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RP - Error Messages for Infotype Module Pools

• Message number: 436

• Message text: No cost distribution data exists from organizational management

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RP436 - No cost distribution data exists from organizational management ?

  The SAP error message RP436 "No cost distribution data exists from organizational management" typically occurs in the context of SAP HR (Human Resources) when trying to process payroll or when attempting to generate reports that require cost distribution data from Organizational Management (OM). This error indicates that the system cannot find the necessary cost distribution data for the employee or organizational unit in question.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Cost Distribution Data: The most common cause is that the cost distribution data has not been maintained for the employee or the organizational unit in the Organizational Management module.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the integration between HR and Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO).
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies or missing entries in the infotypes related to cost distribution, such as infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment) or infotype 0027 (Cost Distribution).
  Employee Status: The employee may not be active or may not have the necessary organizational assignments that would allow for cost distribution.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Cost Distribution Data: 
  
  Go to the Organizational Management (OM) module and check if the cost distribution data is maintained for the relevant organizational units and employees.
  Ensure that the relevant infotypes (like 0001 and 0027) are correctly filled out.
  
  
  
  Maintain Infotypes:
  
  If the data is missing, you can maintain the necessary infotypes for the employee. For example, you can use transaction PA30 to maintain infotype 0027 (Cost Distribution) for the employee.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the integration between HR and FI/CO is set up correctly. This may involve reviewing the settings in the IMG (Implementation Guide) under the relevant sections for payroll and cost accounting.
  
  
  
  Employee Status:
  
  Verify the employee's status in the system. If the employee is inactive or has been terminated, you may need to reactivate them or ensure that the payroll process is being run for active employees only.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll or report generation to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant infotypes in SAP HR, especially those related to organizational assignments and cost distribution.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes to check include PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PA20 (Display HR Master Data), and PPOME (Display Organizational Plan).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error RP436 in the SAP Support Portal for any specific fixes or updates.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP HR and OM integration.