How To Fix 3O208 - No name in infotype 2 on &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3O - HR: Messages for Taiwan

• Message number: 208

• Message text: No name in infotype 2 on &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3O208 - No name in infotype 2 on &1 ?

  The SAP error message 3O208: No name in infotype 2 on &1 typically occurs in the context of personnel administration when the system is trying to access or process an employee's data, specifically in Infotype 2 (Personal Data). This infotype is crucial as it contains essential information about an employee, including their name.
  Cause:
  The error indicates that there is no name recorded in Infotype 2 for the specified employee (indicated by &1). This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Data: The employee's name has not been entered in Infotype 2.
  Data Deletion: The name data might have been deleted or not maintained properly.
  Incorrect Personnel Number: The personnel number being referenced may not exist or may not have been correctly entered.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the employee's data that prevent the system from retrieving the name.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Infotype 2:
  
  Go to the transaction code PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data).
  Enter the personnel number of the employee in question.
  Check if Infotype 2 (Personal Data) has been maintained correctly. If the name fields are empty, you will need to enter the required information.
  
  
  
  Maintain Missing Data:
  
  If the name is missing, click on the "Create" or "Change" button to enter the employee's name and any other required fields in Infotype 2.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Verify Personnel Number:
  
  Ensure that the personnel number you are using is correct and corresponds to an active employee record.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Deletion:
  
  If the data was deleted, you may need to restore it or create a new record as necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the data or if there are issues with data integrity, consult with your HR team or SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 2 (Personal Data): This infotype is essential for maintaining basic personal information about employees, including their names, birth dates, and other personal details.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PA20 (Display HR Master Data), and PA40 (Personnel Actions) for managing employee data.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and edit employee data in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the employee's name is correctly maintained in the system.