How To Fix 5C662 - No infotype 278 generated for employee

5C662 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 662

• Message text: No infotype 278 generated for employee

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5C662 - No infotype 278 generated for employee ?

  The SAP error message 5C662: No infotype 278 generated for employee typically occurs in the context of personnel administration and is related to the absence of a specific infotype (Infotype 278) for an employee in the SAP system. Infotype 278 is generally used for managing specific employee data, such as information related to certain benefits or employment conditions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Infotype Data: The most common cause of this error is that the infotype 278 has not been created or maintained for the employee in question.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the infotype in the system, which could prevent it from being generated.
  Employee Status: The employee's status may not allow for the generation of this infotype (e.g., if the employee is inactive or on leave).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or create the infotype for the employee.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Infotype Maintenance:
  
  Go to the transaction code