How To Fix 5A504 - Selected infotype & is external

5A504 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5A - Basis Personnel Management

• Message number: 504

• Message text: Selected infotype & is external

What causes this issue?

The infotype chosen in the selection screen is an external one and
cannot therefore be used for the processing of this report.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Choose an internal infotype or leave the field empty.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5A504 - Selected infotype & is external ?

  The SAP error message 5A504 indicates that the selected infotype is external. This typically occurs when you are trying to access or modify an infotype that is defined as external in the system configuration. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  External Infotype: The infotype you are trying to access is marked as external, meaning it is not intended for direct maintenance through standard SAP transactions. External infotypes are usually managed through interfaces or specific programs.
  Configuration Settings: The infotype may be configured in such a way that it is not available for direct entry or modification in the standard infotype maintenance screens.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Infotype Configuration:
  
  Use transaction SPRO to access the configuration settings.
  Navigate to Personnel Management > Personnel Administration > Infotypes > Define Infotypes.
  Check the settings for the specific infotype to confirm if it is marked as external.
  
  
  
  Use Appropriate Transaction:
  
  If the infotype is indeed external, you may need to