How To Fix 3W261 - UIF Reference Number & is not maintained as a creator in table T5W71

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 261

• Message text: UIF Reference Number & is not maintained as a creator in table T5W71

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3W261 - UIF Reference Number & is not maintained as a creator in table T5W71 ?

  The SAP error message 3W261 indicates that a specific UIF (User Interface Framework) reference number is not maintained as a creator in the table T5W71. This error typically arises in the context of SAP HR (Human Resources) or Payroll processes, particularly when dealing with user-defined infotypes or configurations.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system is trying to access or process a UIF reference number that does not have an associated creator defined in the T5W71 table. This table is used to maintain the relationship between UIF reference numbers and their creators, which is essential for the system to validate and process the data correctly.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the UIF reference number is correctly maintained in the T5W71 table. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the T5W71 Table:
  
  Use transaction code SE16 or SE11 to access the data dictionary and view the T5W71 table.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Entries:
  
  Look for the specific UIF reference number that is causing the error. Check if there is an entry for it and if it has a valid creator associated with it.
  
  
  
  Maintain the Entry:
  
  If the entry does not exist, or if the creator is not maintained, you will need to add or update the entry.
  To do this, you may need to use transaction code SM30 to maintain the table entries directly or use the appropriate customizing transaction if available.
  
  
  
  Add a New Entry:
  
  If you need to add a new entry, ensure you provide the correct UIF reference number and the corresponding creator information.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save the entries and exit the transaction.
  
  
  
  Test the Process:
  
  After updating the T5W71 table, re-run the process that triggered the error to ensure that it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Table T5W71: This table is part of the SAP HR module and is used to maintain the mapping of UIF reference numbers to their creators.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user performing these actions has the necessary authorizations to maintain table entries.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation or your organization's SAP HR configuration documentation for more details on UIF and related tables.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or HR functional team for further investigation, as there may be additional configuration or data integrity issues at play.