How To Fix 5B140 - Field &1 does not belong to structure &2 of infotype &3

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5B -

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Field &1 does not belong to structure &2 of infotype &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5B140 - Field &1 does not belong to structure &2 of infotype &3 ?

  The SAP error message 5B140 indicates that a specific field (denoted as &1) does not belong to the structure (denoted as &2) of the specified infotype (denoted as &3). This error typically occurs during data entry or processing in the Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when working with infotypes related to employee data.
  Cause:
  
  Field Mismatch: The field you are trying to use or populate does not exist in the specified infotype structure. This could be due to a typo, incorrect field name, or an attempt to use a field that is not part of the infotype.
  Custom Modifications: If there have been custom modifications or enhancements to the infotype or its structure, the field may have been removed or renamed.
  Incorrect Infotype Version: The infotype version being used may not match the expected structure, especially if there have been updates or changes in the system.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system or from an older version of SAP, there may be inconsistencies in the field mappings.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Name: Verify that the field name you are using is correct and exists in the specified infotype structure. You can do this by checking the infotype definition in transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Review Infotype Structure: Use transaction PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check the infotype structure and ensure that the field is part of the infotype you are working with.
  Consult Documentation: If there have been customizations, consult the documentation or the developer who made the changes to understand the current structure of the infotype.
  Use Correct Infotype Version: Ensure that you are using the correct version of the infotype that corresponds to the field you are trying to access.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can set breakpoints in the relevant ABAP code to see where the error is being triggered and gather more context about the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Infotypes are data structures in SAP HCM that store employee-related information. Each infotype has a specific structure and set of fields.
  Data Dictionary (SE11): This transaction allows you to view and manage the definitions of database objects, including infotypes and their fields.
  HR Master Data: This refers to the employee data maintained in the SAP system, which is organized into infotypes.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be necessary to involve your SAP technical team or consult SAP support for further assistance.