How To Fix 5A155 - For object type &1, infotype &2 is not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5A - Basis Personnel Management

• Message number: 155

• Message text: For object type &1, infotype &2 is not allowed

What causes this issue?

This infotype is not allowed for the object type specified according to
table T777I.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5A155 - For object type &1, infotype &2 is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message 5A155 indicates that for a specific object type (e.g., employee, position, etc.), the specified infotype (e.g., personal data, organizational assignment, etc.) is not allowed. This error typically occurs during operations involving infotypes, such as creating or modifying employee records in the Human Capital Management (HCM) module.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors:
  
  Configuration Issues: The infotype may not be configured for the specified object type in the system. This can happen if the infotype is not assigned to the object type in the customizing settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the specified infotype for the given object type.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The infotype being accessed may not be valid for the specific object type due to incorrect data entry or selection.
  Business Rules: Certain business rules or constraints may prevent the use of the infotype for the object type in question.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP customizing transaction (SPRO) and navigate to the relevant section for infotype configuration.
  Ensure that the infotype is correctly assigned to the object type in question. This can usually be found under the "Personnel Management" or "Organizational Management" sections.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check the user’s authorization profile to ensure they have the necessary permissions to access the infotype for the specified object type.
  You can use transaction code SU53 to analyze authorization issues after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the data being entered to ensure that it is valid for the object type. Make sure that the infotype is appropriate for the context in which it is being used.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or business rules that may dictate the use of infotypes for specific object types. This can help clarify why the infotype is not allowed.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may find it useful to familiarize yourself with transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) and PA20 (Display HR Master Data) to test and replicate the issue.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error message 5A155 for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for detailed information on infotypes and object types in the context of HCM.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.