How To Fix 3I171 - Field &1 of infotype &2 is not valid. Check table T5PBU0.

3I171 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3I - HR-PT: Messages for Portugal

• Message number: 171

• Message text: Field &1 of infotype &2 is not valid. Check table T5PBU0.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3I171 - Field &1 of infotype &2 is not valid. Check table T5PBU0. ?

  The SAP error message 3I171 indicates that there is an issue with the data being entered or processed in a specific infotype. The message states: "Field &1 of infotype &2 is not valid. Check table T5PBU0." This typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or payroll processing in SAP HR (Human Resources).
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Invalid Data Entry: The value entered in the specified field (Field &1) of the specified infotype (Infotype &2) does not match the expected values defined in the system.
  Missing Configuration: The configuration for the infotype or the specific field may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that violate the rules defined in the T5PBU0 table, which is used for validation of certain fields in infotypes related to payroll and benefits.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following