How To Fix 53502 - Infotype &1 does not exist on &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 53 - Incentive Wages Data

• Message number: 502

• Message text: Infotype &1 does not exist on &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 53502 - Infotype &1 does not exist on &2 ?

  The SAP error message 53502, which states "Infotype &1 does not exist on &2," typically occurs in the context of Human Capital Management (HCM) or Personnel Administration when the system is trying to access an infotype that is not defined for a specific personnel area or employee group.
  Cause:
  
  Infotype Not Defined: The specified infotype (represented by &1) is not defined for the personnel area (represented by &2) in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system where the infotype is not properly assigned to the relevant personnel area or employee group.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be a mistake in the data entry, such as incorrect personnel area or infotype number.
  Missing Customization: If the infotype is a custom one, it may not have been properly created or activated in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Infotype Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Personnel Management > Personnel Administration > Infotypes > Define Infotypes.
  Verify if the infotype is defined for the specified personnel area.
  
  
  
  Check Personnel Area Settings:
  
  In the same SPRO path, check the settings for the personnel area to ensure that the infotype is assigned correctly.
  Ensure that the infotype is active for the relevant employee group and personnel area.
  
  
  
  Review Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the data being entered to ensure that the correct infotype and personnel area are being used.
  Make sure that the employee number and other relevant details are correct.
  
  
  
  Custom Infotype Activation:
  
  If the infotype is custom, ensure that it has been properly created and activated in the system.
  Check if the custom infotype has been assigned to the relevant personnel area.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any documentation or notes related to the infotype and its configuration to ensure that all necessary steps have been followed.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Infotypes are data structures in SAP that store specific types of information about employees, such as personal data, organizational assignment, and payroll data.
  Personnel Area: This is a subdivision of a company that represents a specific location or department within the organization.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) and PA20 (Display HR Master Data) for testing and validation.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solution.