How To Fix 5E516 - Employee does not have infotype 3231 to update in period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5E - Error messages for Spanish infotypes module pools

• Message number: 516

• Message text: Employee does not have infotype 3231 to update in period

What causes this issue?

You have tried to run report <LS>Evaluation of Certific@2 replies</> (
<DS:RE.RPURT2E0>RPURT2E0</>) for a period that is not included in
infotype 3231 of the employee.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

You have to manually create infotype 3231, or create this infotype
running <LS>Certific@2</> (<DS:RE.RPCRT2E0>RPCRT2E0</>) for this
employee.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5E516 - Employee does not have infotype 3231 to update in period ?

  The SAP error message 5E516, which states "Employee does not have infotype 3231 to update in period," typically occurs in the context of personnel administration when trying to update or maintain an employee's data related to infotype 3231 (which is related to the "Employee Remuneration" infotype).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Infotype Record: The employee does not have an existing record for infotype 3231 for the specified period. This could be due to the record not being created or the record being deleted.
  Incorrect Period: The period you are trying to update may not align with the existing records for the employee.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the update of the infotype.
  Data Entry Error: There could be a mistake in the data entry, such as entering the wrong employee number or period.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Infotype Records: 
  
  Use transaction code PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check if infotype 3231 exists for the employee in the specified period.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create a new record for that infotype.
  
  
  
  Create Infotype Record:
  
  If the infotype is missing, you can create it using transaction PA30. Make sure to enter the correct validity period and data.
  
  
  
  Verify Period:
  
  Ensure that you are trying to update the correct period. If the period is outside the validity of the infotype, you will need to adjust the period accordingly.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to update the infotype. If not, contact your HR administrator or SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines provided by your organization regarding the maintenance of infotypes.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message. Sometimes, there may be specific patches or updates that address known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 3231: This infotype is typically used for managing employee remuneration details. Understanding its structure and requirements can help in troubleshooting.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20, PA30, and PA40 (for personnel actions) to navigate employee data effectively.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5E516 and successfully update the employee's infotype data.