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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 steps:
  
  
  Check the Field Value: Verify the value entered in the field specified in the error message. Ensure that it is valid and exists in the corresponding domain or value table.
  
  
  Review Infotype Configuration: Check the configuration of the infotype in transaction SPRO (SAP Reference IMG). Navigate to the relevant section for Personnel Administration or Payroll and ensure that the infotype is correctly configured.
  
  
  Consult Table T5PBU0: Use transaction SE11 to view the contents of table T5PBU0. This table contains the valid entries for the fields in the infotype. Ensure that the value you are trying to enter exists in this table.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: If the error persists, perform a data consistency check to identify any discrepancies in the employee data that may be causing the issue.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Infotypes are data structures in SAP HR that store specific types of information about employees, such as personal data, payroll data, and organizational assignments.
  Table T5PBU0: This table is part of the configuration for payroll and benefits and contains valid entries for certain fields in infotypes. It is essential for ensuring that the data entered complies with the defined rules.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), SPRO (SAP Reference IMG), and SE11 (Data Dictionary) for troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the issue causing the error message 3I171 in SAP.