How To Fix 3E404 - Employee & is expected to have no Infotype 2006 records

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 404

• Message text: Employee & is expected to have no Infotype 2006 records

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3E404 - Employee & is expected to have no Infotype 2006 records ?

  The SAP error message 3E404 indicates that an employee is expected to have no records in Infotype 2006 (which is related to "Absences" in the context of SAP HR). This error typically arises during actions such as hiring, transferring, or changing an employee's status when the system finds that there are existing records in Infotype 2006 for that employee, which contradicts the expected state.
  Cause:
  
  Existing Infotype Records: The primary cause of this error is that the employee already has records in Infotype 2006, which the system does not expect based on the current action being performed.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the employee's data, such as incorrect status or absence records that should not exist.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the SAP system may not align with the business rules regarding employee records and their expected states.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Infotype 2006 Records: 
  
  Use transaction code PA20 (Display HR Master Data) to check the Infotype 2006 records for the employee in question. 
  If there are records present, determine if they are valid or if they need to be deleted or modified.
  
  
  
  Delete or Modify Records: 
  
  If the records are not needed, you can delete them using transaction code PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data).
  If the records are valid but should not exist for the current action, you may need to adjust the employee's status or the action being performed.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: 
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to Infotype 2006 and employee status. Ensure that the settings align with your organization's policies and procedures.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR Team: 
  
  If you are unsure about the validity of the records or the appropriate action to take, consult with your HR team or SAP HR consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 2006: This infotype is used to manage absence records for employees. It includes details about the type of absence, duration, and other relevant information.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20 (Display), PA30 (Maintain), and PA40 (Personnel Actions) for managing HR data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message, as there may be specific fixes or recommendations provided by SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 3E404 and ensure that the employee's records are in the expected state.