How To Fix 56861 - Infotype & could not be read

56861 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 861

• Message text: Infotype & could not be read

What causes this issue?

You tried to read the HR infotype &v1&.

How to fix this error?

In Personnel Administration check the existence and validity of
infotype &v1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 56861 - Infotype & could not be read ?

  The SAP error message "56861: Infotype & could not be read" typically indicates that the system is unable to retrieve data for a specific infotype for a given employee or personnel number. This can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for troubleshooting.
  Possible Causes:
  
  
  Infotype Not Maintained: The infotype in question may not have been maintained for the employee. This could happen if the infotype is optional and has not been filled out.
  
  
  Incorrect Personnel Number: The personnel number provided may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the infotype data.
  
  
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies or corruption in the database that prevent the infotype from being read.
  
  
  Infotype Deactivation: The infotype may have been deactivated or is not available in the current configuration.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the