How To Fix 56257 - Entry in Infotype 0105 missing for your user name


56257 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: 56 - HR TRAVEL: Messages for Trip Costs Dialog

  • Message number: 257

  • Message text: Entry in Infotype 0105 missing for your user name

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  • What causes this issue?

    To perform authorization checks, the system tried to derive your
    personnel number from your user name. This is done via infotype 0105.
    Your personnel number could not be determined because infotype 0105 has
    not been maintained, or not correctly maintained. An entry of type 0001
    (system user name for SAP System) with ID/number = user name is
    missing.

    System Response

    Processing was terminated.

    How to fix this error?

    Please contact system administration so that an entry can be made in
    infotype 0105.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 56257 - Entry in Infotype 0105 missing for your user name ?
    The SAP error message 56257, which states "Entry in Infotype 0105 missing for your user name," typically occurs in the context of personnel administration when the system is unable to find the necessary data for a specific infotype related to the user. Infotype 0105 is used for "Communication" data, which includes information such as email addresses, phone numbers, and other contact details.
    
    Cause: The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons: Missing Infotype Record: The user does not have an entry in Infotype 0105, which is required for the operation being performed. Incorrect User ID: The user ID being referenced may not be correct or may not have been set up properly in the system. Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies or issues with the user’s master data in the SAP system.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you can take the following steps: Check Infotype 0105: Use transaction code PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check

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