How To Fix 5H172 - Error reading Family/Related Person infotype with key &1 &2


5H172 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: 5H - Garnishment Messages (Austria)

  • Message number: 172

  • Message text: Error reading Family/Related Person infotype with key &1 &2

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  • What causes this issue?

    No entry was found for a maintenance creditor of garnishment in
    infotype 21 (Family/Related Persons).

    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?

    Compare the entry for maintenance creditor in infotype 134 (garnishable
    amount) with the entry in infotype 21.

    Procedure for System Administrators


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5H172 - Error reading Family/Related Person infotype with key &1 &2 ?
    The SAP error message 5H172, which states "Error reading Family/Related Person infotype with key &1 &2," typically occurs when there is an issue accessing the Family/Related Person infotype (IT0021) in the SAP system. This infotype is used to store information about an employee's family members or related persons.
    Causes:
    
    Missing Data: The specified key (usually the employee number and the sequence number) does not exist in the database. This could be due to data not being maintained or deleted.
    Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the infotype data.
    Database Issues: There could be a problem with the database, such as corruption or connectivity issues.
    Incorrect Key: The key provided in the error message may be incorrect or formatted improperly.
    
    Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the infotype from being accessed correctly. Solutions: Check Data Existence: Verify that the data for the specified employee and sequence number

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