How To Fix 5M494 - No valid company statistics (infotype 204, subtype 2) found for person

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5M - Error Messages for Denmark

• Message number: 494

• Message text: No valid company statistics (infotype 204, subtype 2) found for person

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5M494 - No valid company statistics (infotype 204, subtype 2) found for person ?

  The SAP error message 5M494 indicates that there are no valid company statistics available for a specific employee in the system. This error is related to Infotype 204 (Company Statistics) and specifically subtype 2, which is used to store statistical data about employees.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Data: The employee does not have any entries in Infotype 204, subtype 2. This could be because the data has not been maintained or was deleted.
  Incorrect Validity Dates: The existing entries may not be valid for the date on which the action is being performed. For example, if the validity period of the data does not cover the current date, the system will not find valid statistics.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or maintain the data in Infotype 204.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the employee's master data that prevent the system from retrieving the required information.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Infotype 204:
  
  Go to the employee's master data (transaction PA30).
  Check if there are any entries for Infotype 204, subtype 2.
  If there are no entries, you will need to create a new entry with the relevant company statistics.
  
  
  
  Verify Validity Dates:
  
  Ensure that the validity dates of the existing entries cover the date you are trying to process. If necessary, adjust the validity dates.
  
  
  
  Maintain Data:
  
  If the data is missing, you can create a new entry in Infotype 204, subtype 2, by entering the required statistics for the employee.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and maintain the employee's data. If not, contact your system administrator.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Review the employee's master data for any inconsistencies or missing information that might affect the retrieval of company statistics.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 204: This infotype is used to store company statistics related to employees, such as employment history, job-related statistics, etc.
  Subtypes: Infotype 204 can have multiple subtypes, and subtype 2 specifically deals with certain types of company statistics.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to view and edit employee records.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.