How To Fix 3E157 - Unable to & infotype &

3E157 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3E - Vorgesehen für neue Länderentwicklungen HR

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Unable to & infotype &

What causes this issue?

The insert / update / delete option on the infotype was not successful.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3E157 - Unable to & infotype & ?

  The SAP error message 3E157 ("Unable to & infotype &") typically occurs when there is an issue related to the infotype being accessed or processed in the SAP system. Infotypes are data structures in SAP HR (Human Resources) that store employee-related information.
  Causes:
  
  Infotype Not Defined: The specified infotype may not be defined in the system or may not be active for the current configuration.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the specified infotype.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the infotype, such as missing mandatory fields or incorrect data formats.
  Technical Issues: There could be a technical issue with the SAP system, such as a missing transport or a problem with the database.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Infotype Configuration:
  
  Verify that the infotype is correctly defined in the system. You can do this by checking the configuration in the SAP IMG (Implementation Guide).
  Ensure that the