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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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
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