How To Fix 3W207 - Infotype & record for the period & - & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3W - HR: Message Class South Africa

• Message number: 207

• Message text: Infotype & record for the period & - & does not exist

What causes this issue?

To print tax certificates, information from infotype & is required. For
the period & to &, no record is available for this employee.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the infotype information for the specified period.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3W207 - Infotype & record for the period & - & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message 3W207 indicates that there is an issue with the infotype and record for a specific period in the system. This error typically arises when you are trying to access or modify an infotype record that does not exist for the specified employee or time period.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Record: The infotype record you are trying to access has not been created for the specified employee or the time period you are referencing.
  Incorrect Date Range: The date range you are using may not correspond to any existing records in the infotype.
  Data Deletion: The record may have been deleted or not yet created due to a delay in data entry.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or modify the infotype records.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Infotype Records: Verify if the infotype record exists for the employee in question. You can do this by using transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) and entering the employee number and infotype.
  Correct Date Input: Ensure that the date range you are using is correct and falls within the period for which the infotype record should exist.
  Create Missing Records: If the record does not exist, you may need to create it using transaction PA30 or the appropriate infotype maintenance transaction.
  Review Authorizations: Check if you have the necessary permissions to access the infotype. If not, contact your system administrator to grant the required access.
  Consult with HR Team: If you are unsure about the data or if it should exist, consult with your HR team or the person responsible for maintaining employee records.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Infotypes are data structures in SAP HR that store specific types of information about employees (e.g., personal data, payroll data, etc.).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20, PA30, and PA40 (for creating new records).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on infotypes and their management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 3W207 and ensure that the necessary infotype records are correctly maintained in the SAP system.