How To Fix 5C187 - The info type &1 contains no employee attributes

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5C - HR: Messages for Switzerland

• Message number: 187

• Message text: The info type &1 contains no employee attributes

What causes this issue?

According to Customizing, employee attributes for infotype &1& should
be displayed. However, none exist.

System Response

The infotype is skipped when displaying employee attributes.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Check the settings for data origin <zh>employee attributes</>. At this
point, you can enter the infotypes 0038, 0039 and 0278.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5C187 - The info type &1 contains no employee attributes ?

  The SAP error message 5C187, which states "The info type &1 contains no employee attributes," typically occurs in the context of Human Capital Management (HCM) when trying to access or process an infotype that does not have any associated employee data or attributes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The infotype you are trying to access (indicated by &1) does not have any records for the employee in question. This could be due to the employee not having any data entered for that infotype.
  Incorrect Infotype: You may be trying to access an infotype that is not relevant for the employee or is not configured correctly in the system.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the system from retrieving the data for the specified infotype.
  Data Deletion: The data for the infotype may have been deleted or not yet created for the employee.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Infotype Records: Verify if the infotype has been populated with data for the employee. You can do this by using transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check the infotype records.
  Create or Update Data: If the infotype is indeed empty, you may need to create or update the records for that infotype using the appropriate transaction code (e.g., PA30).
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the infotype is correctly configured in the system and is relevant for the employee's personnel area and subarea.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or edit the infotype data. You may need to consult with your SAP security team if you suspect authorization issues.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources for the specific infotype to understand its purpose and requirements.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Infotypes are data structures in SAP HCM that store employee-related information. Each infotype has a specific purpose and is identified by a unique number (e.g., 0001 for Organizational Assignment).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing HR data, such as PA20 (Display), PA30 (Maintain), and PA40 (Personnel Actions).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific infotype or error message.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant specializing in SAP HCM for further assistance.