How To Fix 5C257 - No Record Available for Infotype &1 between &2 and &3

5C257 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 257

• Message text: No Record Available for Infotype &1 between &2 and &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5C257 - No Record Available for Infotype &1 between &2 and &3 ?

  The SAP error message 5C257 ("No Record Available for Infotype &1 between &2 and &3") typically occurs in the context of Human Capital Management (HCM) when the system is unable to find any records for a specific infotype within the specified date range. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions can help resolve the issue.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Data Exists: The most straightforward reason is that there are no records for the specified infotype (e.g., infotype 0001 for Organizational Assignment) for the employee in question during the given date range.
  Incorrect Date Range: The date range specified may not align with the actual records in the system. For example, if you are querying for a period where the employee was not yet hired or had already left the organization.
  Infotype Not Maintained: The infotype may not have been maintained for the employee, meaning that no data has been entered