How To Fix 5E705 - The name of the logical form is not compatible with infotype 0016

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 705

• Message text: The name of the logical form is not compatible with infotype 0016

What causes this issue?

In infotype <LS>Contract elements</> (0016), the name of the logical
form is not the same as the contract that needs conversion or that has
been converted

System Response

You will not be able to see the contract in infotype 0016, although you
will be able to see it in the preview of the report output log.
In any case, the missing input in infotype 0016 does not affect the
contract conversion nor the system check that states that a contract
does not need conversion.

How to fix this error?

If you want, change the name of the logic form in infotype 0016.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5E705 - The name of the logical form is not compatible with infotype 0016 ?

  The SAP error message 5E705 indicates that there is an issue with the logical form being used in relation to infotype 0016 (which is related to "Contract Elements" in the context of HR). This error typically arises when the logical form specified does not match the expected format or structure required for processing infotype 0016.
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Logical Form: The logical form you are trying to use may not be designed to handle the data structure of infotype 0016.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system where the logical form is not correctly set up or linked to the infotype.
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The data being processed may be incomplete or incorrect, leading to incompatibility with the logical form.
  Version Mismatch: The logical form may be outdated or not compatible with the current version of the infotype.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Logical Form Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SMARTFORMS or SE71 (for SAPscript) to review the logical form.
  Ensure that the logical form is correctly defined and compatible with infotype 0016.
  
  
  
  Review Infotype Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code PA30 to check the infotype records and ensure that the data is complete and correctly maintained.
  Verify that the infotype is correctly configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Update Logical Form:
  
  If the logical form is outdated, consider updating it or creating a new logical form that is compatible with infotype 0016.
  
  
  
  Check for Notes and Patches:
  
  Look for any SAP Notes or patches that may address this specific error. Sometimes, SAP releases updates that fix known issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the logical form with infotype 0016 to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific guidelines related to logical forms and infotype 0016.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0016: This infotype is used to manage contract elements for employees, including details about employment contracts, duration, and other related information.
  Logical Forms: Logical forms in SAP are used for output processing, such as printing or generating documents. They need to be correctly configured to match the data structure of the infotypes they are associated with.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after troubleshooting, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5E705 and ensure that the logical form is compatible with infotype 0016.