How To Fix 3I190 - There is no secondary infotype for infotype &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 190

• Message text: There is no secondary infotype for infotype &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3I190 - There is no secondary infotype for infotype &1 ?

  The SAP error message 3I190 ("There is no secondary infotype for infotype &1") typically occurs in the context of Human Capital Management (HCM) when you are trying to access or maintain an infotype that requires a secondary infotype, but the system cannot find it.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Secondary Infotype: The primary cause of this error is that the secondary infotype that is supposed to be linked to the primary infotype (indicated by &1) is not defined or does not exist in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the infotype settings, where the secondary infotype is not properly set up in the system.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data or the infotype records that prevent the system from recognizing the secondary infotype.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Infotype Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Personnel Management > Personnel Administration > Infotypes > Define Infotype Characteristics.
  Check the configuration for the infotype in question and ensure that the secondary infotype is defined correctly.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate Secondary Infotype:
  
  If the secondary infotype does not exist, you may need to create it. This can be done through the same configuration path mentioned above.
  Ensure that the infotype is activated and properly linked to the primary infotype.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Issues:
  
  Review the existing records for the infotype to ensure that there are no inconsistencies or missing entries that could be causing the error.
  Use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check the records.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details about the infotype and its requirements.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Infotypes are data structures in SAP HCM that store employee-related information. Each infotype has a specific purpose and can have associated secondary infotypes.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20, PA30, and SPRO for managing infotypes and employee data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.