How To Fix 3T008 - Infotype not specified

3T008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3T - Time recording for multiple persons and infotypes

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Infotype not specified

What causes this issue?

The data you have entered does not specify the infotype that was
recorded.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

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Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3T008 - Infotype not specified ?

  The SAP error message 3T008: Infotype not specified typically occurs when the system expects an infotype to be specified for a particular operation, but it is not provided. This error is commonly encountered in HR-related transactions, particularly when dealing with employee master data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Infotype: The most common cause is that the infotype (e.g., 0001 for Organizational Assignment, 0002 for Personal Data, etc.) is not specified in the transaction or program you are executing.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the system where the infotype is not properly defined or linked to the relevant process.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements, they may not be handling infotypes correctly, leading to this error.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain infotypes, which can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Specify the Infotype: Ensure that you are specifying the required infotype in the transaction. Check the