How To Fix 5A084 - Enter a valid infotype (see Table T778T)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5A - Basis Personnel Management

• Message number: 084

• Message text: Enter a valid infotype (see Table T778T)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5A084 - Enter a valid infotype (see Table T778T) ?

  The SAP error message 5A084 ("Enter a valid infotype (see Table T778T)") typically occurs when a user is trying to enter or process data related to infotypes in the SAP system, but the infotype code provided is either invalid or not recognized by the system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Infotype Code: The infotype code entered does not exist in the system or is misspelled.
  Infotype Not Active: The infotype may not be active in the current configuration or is not available for the specific application or module being used.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified infotype.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the infotypes in the system, such as missing entries in the T778T table.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Infotype Code: Verify that the infotype code you are entering is correct. You can refer to the T778T table to see a list of valid infotypes.
  
  You can access this table by using transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) and entering T778T to view the entries.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the infotype is properly configured and active in the system. This may involve checking the configuration settings in the relevant modules (e.g., HR, Payroll).
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the infotype. This may require checking user roles and profiles in transaction code SU01.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the infotype or its usage, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  Testing: After making any changes or corrections, test the entry again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Infotypes are data structures in SAP that store specific types of information related to personnel, such as personal data, organizational assignments, and payroll information.
  Table T778T: This table contains the descriptions of infotypes and is used to validate infotype entries in various SAP applications.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PA20 (Display HR Master Data) to work with infotypes.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team or a technical consultant to further investigate the problem.