How To Fix 5M480 - No infotype 2 (Personal data) exists for key date entered

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5M - Error Messages for Denmark

• Message number: 480

• Message text: No infotype 2 (Personal data) exists for key date entered

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5M480 - No infotype 2 (Personal data) exists for key date entered ?

  The SAP error message 5M480 indicates that there is no infotype 2 (Personal Data) available for the key date you have entered. This typically occurs in the Human Capital Management (HCM) module when trying to access or process employee data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Infotype Record: The most common cause is that the infotype 2 record for the employee does not exist for the specified key date. This could happen if the employee was hired after the key date or if the infotype was never created.
  Incorrect Key Date: The key date you are using may not correspond to a period where the employee had valid personal data.
  Data Deletion: The infotype record may have been deleted or not maintained properly.
  Incorrect Employee Number: The employee number you are using may be incorrect or not exist in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Infotype Records:
  
  Use transaction code PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check if infotype 2 exists for the employee for the specified key date.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it using transaction PA30.
  
  
  
  Verify Key Date:
  
  Ensure that the key date you are using is correct and corresponds to a time when the employee was active in the system.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Infotype:
  
  If the infotype is missing, you can create it by using transaction PA30 and entering the necessary personal data for the employee.
  
  
  
  Check Employee Number:
  
  Double-check the employee number you are using to ensure it is correct and that the employee exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the data or how to proceed, consult with your HR team or SAP administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 2 (Personal Data): This infotype contains essential personal information about the employee, such as name, date of birth, and nationality.
  Key Date: The key date is the date for which you want to view or maintain the employee's data. It is crucial to ensure that the key date is within the range of the employee's active status.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on infotypes and how to manage HR master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5M480 and ensure that the necessary personal data is available for the employee in question.