How To Fix 3P316 - No record exists for father in Family/Related Person infotype.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3P -

• Message number: 316

• Message text: No record exists for father in Family/Related Person infotype.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3P316 - No record exists for father in Family/Related Person infotype. ?

  The SAP error message 3P316 ("No record exists for father in Family/Related Person infotype") typically occurs when you are trying to access or maintain family-related data in the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module, specifically in the Family/Related Person infotype (IT 0021). This error indicates that the system cannot find a record for the father of the employee in the specified infotype.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The most common cause is that there is no entry for the father in the Family/Related Person infotype (IT 0021) for the employee in question.
  Incorrect Personnel Number: The personnel number you are trying to access may not be correct or may not have been properly set up in the system.
  Data Deletion: The record for the father may have been deleted or not created at all.
  Infotype Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the infotype or the way it is set up in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create or Update Record:
  
  Navigate to the Family/Related Person infotype (IT 0021) for the employee.
  Check if there is an existing record for the father. If not, create a new entry by entering the required details (e.g., name, relationship, date of birth).
  If the record exists but is incomplete or incorrect, update it with the necessary information.
  
  
  
  Check Personnel Number:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct personnel number when trying to access the infotype. Verify that the employee exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Data Deletion:
  
  If the record was deleted, you may need to recreate it. Check with your HR team or system administrator to see if there are any logs or backups that can help restore the data.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If you suspect that the issue is related to configuration, consult with your SAP HCM administrator or technical team to review the settings for the Family/Related Person infotype.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0021: This infotype is used to maintain family-related data for employees, including details about family members such as parents, spouses, and children.
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to access and manage infotype records.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or edit the infotype records.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.