How To Fix 3G279 - Personnel number &2: infotype &1 is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3G - Payroll: International

• Message number: 279

• Message text: Personnel number &2: infotype &1 is missing

What causes this issue?

The system has discovered that the employee with personnel number &v1&
has no infotype 0000 <LS>Actions</> or no infotype 0001
<LS>Organizational Assignment</>. These infotypes must exist if you
want to effect an advance payment from master data.

System Response

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

INCLUDE HRDME_ERROR_REJECT_PERNR OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

Create infotype 0001 <LS>Organizational Assignment</> for the affected
employees.
INCLUDE HRDME_ERROR_REPEAT_ADV_DTA OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3G279 - Personnel number &2: infotype &1 is missing ?

  The SAP error message 3G279 indicates that a specific infotype (in this case, &1) is missing for a personnel number (&2). Infotypes in SAP HR (Human Resources) are used to store various types of employee-related data, such as personal details, organizational assignments, payroll information, etc. 
  Cause:
  The error typically occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Infotype Record: The specified infotype has not been created or is missing for the given personnel number.
  Data Deletion: The infotype record may have been deleted or not yet created for the employee.
  Incorrect Personnel Number: The personnel number provided may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or create the infotype for the specified personnel number.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Personnel Number: Verify that the personnel number is correct and exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction code PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data).
  
  
  Check Infotype Existence: Use transaction code PA30 to check if the specified infotype exists for the personnel number. If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  Create Missing Infotype: If the infotype is indeed missing, you can create it using transaction code PA30:
  
  Enter the personnel number.
  Select the infotype you need to create.
  Click on "Create" and fill in the required data.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and maintain the infotype for the personnel number. If you suspect authorization issues, contact your SAP security administrator.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about which infotype is required or how to fill it out, refer to your organization's HR documentation or consult with your HR department.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Each infotype has a specific purpose and structure. Common infotypes include:
  
  0000: Actions
  0001: Organizational Assignment
  0002: Personal Data
  0006: Addresses
  0007: Planned Working Time
  0008: Basic Pay
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for HR data management, such as:
  
  PA20: Display HR Master Data
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  PA40: Personnel Actions
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to the error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.