How To Fix 5A701 - Integration for infotype & is active, but general integration is not

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5A - Basis Personnel Management

• Message number: 701

• Message text: Integration for infotype & is active, but general integration is not

What causes this issue?

The general integration of HR Planning is not active (T77S0 entry PLOGI
PLOGI is missing), but the integration of the infotypes was activated
by the switch in the corresponding PLOGI entry (Example: Entry PLOGI
QUALI 1....... activates infotype 0024).

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

Remedy: Either activate general integration or deactivate infotype
integration!

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5A701 - Integration for infotype & is active, but general integration is not ?

  The SAP error message 5A701 indicates that there is an issue with the integration of infotypes in the SAP system. Specifically, it means that the integration for a particular infotype is active, but the general integration settings are not configured correctly or are inactive. This can lead to problems when trying to process data related to that infotype.
  Cause:
  
  Integration Settings: The general integration settings for the relevant module (like HR, Finance, etc.) may not be activated or configured properly.
  Infotype Configuration: The specific infotype you are trying to use may be set to active, but the overall integration settings that govern how data flows between different modules or systems are not set up.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might not be aligned with the standard integration settings.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, there might be inconsistencies or missing settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Integration Settings: 
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO) and check the integration settings for the module related to the infotype.
  Ensure that the general integration is activated.
  
  
  
  Review Infotype Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code PM01 or PA30 to check the configuration of the specific infotype.
  Ensure that the infotype is correctly set up for integration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific infotype and integration settings to ensure that all necessary configurations are in place.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Code: 
  
  If there are custom developments, review the code to ensure it does not interfere with the standard integration processes.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests: 
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or missing objects related to integration settings.
  
  
  
  System Logs: 
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Support: 
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if it involves complex integration scenarios.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Infotypes are data structures in SAP that store specific types of information related to employees, such as personal data, payroll data, etc.
  Integration: Integration in SAP refers to the ability of different modules (like HR, Finance, etc.) to communicate and share data seamlessly.
  Configuration Transactions: Familiarize yourself with relevant configuration transactions in SAP, such as SPRO for general settings, and specific transactions for HR or other modules.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message 5A701 in your SAP system.