How To Fix 5F002 - Choose value '0041' in the infotype field.

5F002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5F - HR F: Error Messages (France)

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Choose value '0041' in the infotype field.

What causes this issue?

France only.
If you enter an indicator here that matches the entry type in infotype
0041, you must also select infotype 0041 (Technical Data) as the basis
for calculating your employee's seniority in the 'infotype' field.

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?

Choose value '0041' in the 'Infotype' field.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5F002 - Choose value '0041' in the infotype field. ?

  The SAP error message "5F002 Choose value '0041' in the infotype field" typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or human resources modules when a user is trying to enter or modify data in an infotype that requires a specific value or code.
  
  Cause:
  The error indicates that the system expects a specific value ('0041' in this case) to be selected in the infotype field. Infotypes are used in SAP HR to store specific types of employee data, and each infotype has a unique identifier. The error suggests that the user has either not selected the required value or has selected an invalid one.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Infotype Configuration: Ensure that the infotype you are working with is correctly configured in the system. You may need to consult with your SAP HR administrator or someone with configuration access.
  
  
  Select the Correct Value: When prompted, make sure to select the