How To Fix 53837 - Infotype 0001 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 53 - Incentive Wages Data

• Message number: 837

• Message text: Infotype 0001 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 53837 - Infotype 0001 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message "53837 Infotype 0001 does not exist" typically occurs when there is an issue related to the employee master data in the Human Capital Management (HCM) module, specifically concerning the infotype 0001, which is the "Organizational Assignment" infotype. This error can arise due to several reasons:
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Infotype Configuration: The infotype 0001 may not be configured correctly in the system. This could happen if the infotype has been deleted or not activated for the relevant personnel area or employee group.
  
  
  Incorrect Personnel Number: The personnel number being referenced may not exist in the system, or it may not have been created properly.
  
  
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database, such as missing entries in the infotype table.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the infotype data.
  
  
  System Upgrade or Migration Issues: If the system has recently been upgraded or migrated, there may be issues with the data migration that have led to missing infotype records.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Infotype Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SPRO and navigate to the configuration for Personnel Administration.
  Ensure that infotype 0001 is properly configured for the relevant personnel area and employee group.
  
  
  
  Verify Personnel Number:
  
  Use transaction code PA20 (Display HR Master Data) to check if the personnel number exists and if infotype 0001 has been maintained for that employee.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check on the HR master data using transaction code PU00 or PU01 to identify any inconsistencies in the infotype data.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify infotype 0001. This can be checked in transaction code SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Review System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide guidance on troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0001: This infotype is crucial for maintaining organizational assignment data for employees, including their position, organizational unit, and other related information.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20, PA30, SPRO, and PU00 for managing HR master data and configurations.
  HR Master Data: Understanding the structure and importance of HR master data in SAP HCM is essential for troubleshooting issues related to infotypes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message "53837 Infotype 0001 does not exist."