How To Fix 5G570 - Infotype contains fields from more than one island

5G570 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5G - HR: Messages for Britain

• Message number: 570

• Message text: Infotype contains fields from more than one island

What causes this issue?

The infotype has fields filled for more than one island.

System Response

It is assumed an employee will only have data for one island for a
given time period.

How to fix this error?

Clear the fields for the island(s) if they are not required.

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.

5G570 - Details

• The SAP error message 5G570 ("Infotype contains fields from more than one island") typically occurs in the context of SAP HR (Human Resources) when there is an issue with the configuration of infotypes. This error indicates that the infotype being processed contains fields that belong to different "islands" or logical groupings of fields, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Infotype Configuration: The infotype may have been incorrectly configured to include fields from different islands. In SAP HR, fields are grouped into islands based on their logical relationships and usage.
  Data Entry: When entering data, if the user tries to input information that spans multiple islands, the system will throw this error.
  Custom Development: If there are custom fields or enhancements that have been added to the infotype, they may not be properly aligned with the existing islands.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Infotype Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction PM01 (Infotype Maintenance) and check the configuration of the infotype in question.
  Ensure that all