How To Fix 56_S4002 - Empl. number &1: no company code in infotype 17. Only Infotype 1 is used.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 56_S4 - Travel in S4

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Empl. number &1: no company code in infotype 17. Only Infotype 1 is used.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 56_S4002 - Empl. number &1: no company code in infotype 17. Only Infotype 1 is used. ?

  The SAP error message 56_S4002 indicates that there is an issue with the employee's data in the system, specifically related to the absence of a company code in Infotype 17 (which is used for employee's organizational assignment) for the specified employee number. The message also notes that only Infotype 1 (which contains basic personal data) is being utilized.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Company Code: The primary cause of this error is that the employee record does not have a valid company code assigned in Infotype 17. This can happen if the employee was not properly assigned to an organizational unit or if the data was not maintained correctly.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the employee's data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant infotypes.
  Infotype Configuration: The configuration of the infotypes may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in data retrieval or assignment.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Infotype 17: 
  
  Go to the employee's master data using transaction code PA30.
  Enter the employee number and select Infotype 17 (Organizational Assignment).
  Ensure that the company code is correctly entered and that the record is active.
  
  
  
  Maintain Missing Data:
  
  If the company code is missing, you will need to create or update the record in Infotype 17 to include the appropriate company code.
  Make sure that the validity dates are correct and that the record is not in a locked state.
  
  
  
  Review Infotype 1:
  
  Check Infotype 1 (Personal Data) to ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly, as this can sometimes affect the overall employee record.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR or SAP Support:
  
  If you are unsure about the changes or if the issue persists, consult with your HR department or SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 1: Contains basic personal data such as name, date of birth, and marital status.
  Infotype 17: Contains organizational assignment data, including company code, personnel area, and employee group.
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  PA20: Display HR Master Data
  
  
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and edit employee master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the employee's data is correctly maintained in the SAP system.