How To Fix 5A079 - Infotype 1008 CCode/Pers.area does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5A - Basis Personnel Management

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Infotype 1008 CCode/Pers.area does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5A079 - Infotype 1008 CCode/Pers.area does not exist ?

  The SAP error message 5A079 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the infotype 1008 (which is related to the "Employee's Additional Data" infotype) in relation to the country code (CCode) and personnel area (Pers.area). This error typically arises when the system cannot find a valid combination of the country code and personnel area for the employee record being processed.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The country code and personnel area combination may not be defined in the system. This can happen if the personnel area is not assigned to the country code in the configuration settings.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the personnel area or country code fields in the employee master data.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been set up correctly in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specific personnel area or country code.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Personnel Management > Personnel Administration > Customizing Procedures > Define Personnel Areas.
  Ensure that the personnel area is correctly assigned to the relevant country code.
  
  
  
  Verify Employee Master Data:
  
  Check the employee record in transaction PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data).
  Ensure that the personnel area and country code are correctly entered and correspond to the existing configurations.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary configurations were included and correctly applied.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the personnel area and perform actions related to infotype 1008.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or HR team for any specific configurations that may be required for your organization.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 1008: This infotype is used to store additional employee data that may not fit into standard infotypes.
  Personnel Area: This is a subdivision of a company code in SAP that represents a specific area of the organization.
  Country Code: This represents the country in which the employee is located and is used for various legal and payroll purposes.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.