How To Fix 5N278 - Copying infotype 'Permanent Invalidity Benefit' (0764) is not supported

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5N - HR NL: Error Messages for Infotype Module Pools (NL)

• Message number: 278

• Message text: Copying infotype 'Permanent Invalidity Benefit' (0764) is not supported

What causes this issue?

You have tried to copy infotype <ZK>Eligibility for Permanent Invalidity
Benefit (Restrictions) Act</> (<ZH>0764</>). This is not supported.

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?

If you want to create a new infotype <ZK>Eligibility for Permanent
Invalidity Benefit (Restrictions) Act</> (<ZH>0764</>), you must do this
via <ZK>Create</> and not by copying an existing infotype record.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5N278 - Copying infotype 'Permanent Invalidity Benefit' (0764) is not supported ?

  The SAP error message 5N278, which states "Copying infotype 'Permanent Invalidity Benefit' (0764) is not supported," typically occurs in the context of personnel administration when there is an attempt to copy or transfer data related to the infotype 0764 (Permanent Invalidity Benefit) from one employee record to another or during a specific process that does not support this infotype.
  Cause:
  
  Unsupported Infotype: The infotype 0764 is not designed to be copied or transferred in the way that other infotypes might be. This could be due to the nature of the data it holds, which is often sensitive and specific to individual cases.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict the copying of certain infotypes.
  Data Integrity: The system may prevent copying to maintain data integrity and ensure that invalid or incomplete data is not propagated.
  
  Solution:
  
  Manual Entry: If you need to replicate the information from infotype 0764 for another employee, you may need to manually enter the data instead of trying to copy it.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to infotype 0764. Consult with your SAP HR module consultant to see if there are any settings that can be adjusted.
  Custom Development: If copying this infotype is a frequent requirement, consider discussing with your SAP development team about creating a custom program or report that can handle the specific needs of your organization while ensuring compliance with data integrity rules.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to infotype 0764 for any specific guidelines or restrictions that may apply.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0764: This infotype is used to manage data related to permanent invalidity benefits, which are typically associated with employee benefits and insurance.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches that may address this issue or provide additional context.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they may have found.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.