How To Fix 5M481 - No infotype 204/subtype 1 (DA/DS Statistics) exists for key date entered

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5M - Error Messages for Denmark

• Message number: 481

• Message text: No infotype 204/subtype 1 (DA/DS Statistics) exists for key date entered

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5M481 - No infotype 204/subtype 1 (DA/DS Statistics) exists for key date entered ?

  The SAP error message 5M481 indicates that there is no infotype 204 (which is related to DA/DS Statistics) with subtype 1 for the key date you have entered. This error typically arises when you are trying to access or process data related to employee statistics, but the required infotype data is missing for the specified date.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Infotype Data: The most common cause is that the infotype 204 for the employee in question has not been maintained or does not exist for the key date you are trying to access.
  Incorrect Key Date: The key date you are using may not correspond to a period where the infotype data is valid or has been created.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typographical error in the employee number or the key date you are using.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Infotype 204: 
  
  Go to the transaction code PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data).
  Enter the employee number and check if infotype 204 exists for the key date you are using.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it by entering the relevant data.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Infotype 204:
  
  If the infotype is missing, you can create it by selecting the appropriate subtype and entering the necessary information.
  Ensure that the key date you are using is within the validity period of the infotype.
  
  
  
  Verify Key Date:
  
  Double-check the key date you are using to ensure it is correct and corresponds to a period where the infotype should exist.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR Team: If you are unsure about the data that should be entered or if you do not have the necessary permissions to create or modify infotype data, consult with your HR team or system administrator.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 204: This infotype is used for DA/DS (Disability Allowance/Disability Statistics) statistics in SAP HR. It is important for tracking employee statistics related to disabilities.
  Subtypes: Infotype 204 can have different subtypes, and it is essential to ensure you are working with the correct subtype (in this case, subtype 1).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5M481 and ensure that the necessary infotype data is available for the key date you are working with.