How To Fix 5I805 - Error reading infotype &

5I805 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5I - HR-PA: Reserved for International Version (Australia)

• Message number: 805

• Message text: Error reading infotype &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5I805 - Error reading infotype & ?

  The SAP error message 5I805, which states "Error reading infotype &," typically occurs when there is an issue with accessing or retrieving data from a specific infotype in the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. Infotypes are data structures used in SAP to store employee-related information, such as personal data, organizational assignments, and payroll data.
  Causes of Error 5I805
  
  
  Missing Infotype Data: The infotype you are trying to access may not have been created or may not contain any data for the employee in question.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specific infotype.
  
  
  Incorrect Infotype Number: The infotype number specified in the transaction or program may be incorrect or not valid.
  
  
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies or corruption in the database that prevent the system from reading the infotype data.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the database or the SAP