How To Fix 5C208 - The field &1 does not exist in info type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 208

• Message text: The field &1 does not exist in info type &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5C208 - The field &1 does not exist in info type &2 ?

  The SAP error message 5C208 indicates that a specific field (denoted as &1) does not exist in the specified infotype (denoted as &2). This error typically occurs in the context of HR (Human Resources) data management when trying to access or manipulate employee data.
  Cause:
  
  Field Name Typo: The field name specified may have been misspelled or incorrectly referenced.
  Infotype Configuration: The infotype may not be configured to include the specified field. This can happen if the infotype has been customized or if the field was removed in a previous configuration.
  Version Mismatch: The system might be using a different version of the infotype that does not include the field.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain fields within an infotype.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Name: Verify that the field name is correct and matches the expected field in the infotype.
  Review Infotype Configuration: Use transaction code PM01 or SE11 to check the configuration of the infotype and ensure that the field is defined within it.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or the data dictionary to confirm the fields available in the specified infotype.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the field in question.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the program or transaction that is generating the error to identify where the incorrect field reference is occurring.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Infotypes are data structures in SAP HR that store employee-related information. Each infotype has a specific purpose and contains various fields.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) and PA20 (Display HR Master Data) to test and validate infotype data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific infotype or field in question.
  Custom Development: If custom development is involved, review the custom code to ensure that it aligns with the current infotype structure.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution. If the problem continues, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.