How To Fix 3W661 - No infotype & record exists on &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 661

• Message text: No infotype & record exists on &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3W661 - No infotype & record exists on & ?

  The SAP error message 3W661 ("No infotype & record exists on &") typically indicates that the system is unable to find a specific infotype record for a given employee or object on the specified date. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to access employee data, perform actions related to personnel administration, or during data uploads.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Infotype Record: The specified infotype record does not exist for the employee or object on the given date.
  Incorrect Date: The date specified may not correspond to a period where the infotype record is valid.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the infotype or employee number.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or modify the infotype.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was recently migrated or uploaded, there may have been errors in the process that resulted in missing records.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Infotype Records: Use