How To Fix 53839 - Infotype 0050 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 53 - Incentive Wages Data

• Message number: 839

• Message text: Infotype 0050 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 53839 - Infotype 0050 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message "53839 Infotype 0050 does not exist" typically indicates that the system is trying to access an infotype (in this case, Infotype 0050) that is not defined or does not exist in the current configuration of the SAP system. Infotypes are used in SAP HR (Human Resources) to store specific types of employee data.
  Cause:
  
  Infotype Not Configured: Infotype 0050, which is related to "Employee Remuneration" (or similar depending on the specific SAP version), may not be configured in the system.
  Incorrect Personnel Number: The personnel number being accessed may not have any records for Infotype 0050.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the infotype.
  System Version: The infotype may not be available in the version of SAP you are using, or it may have been removed or replaced in a newer version.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Infotype Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Personnel Management > Personnel Administration > Infotypes.
  Check if Infotype 0050 is defined and configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Verify Personnel Number:
  
  Ensure that the personnel number you are trying to access actually has records for Infotype 0050.
  You can check this using transaction code PA20 (Display HR Master Data) and entering the personnel number and infotype.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access Infotype 0050. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are using a specific version of SAP, consult the documentation or release notes to see if Infotype 0050 has been deprecated or replaced.
  
  
  
  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 information about employees. Each infotype has a unique number and is used to manage various aspects of employee data.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) for configuration tasks.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to Infotype 0050.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the error message regarding Infotype 0050.