How To Fix 5N280 - Person has been sick for &1 days or longer; create a new infotype 0764

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 280

• Message text: Person has been sick for &1 days or longer; create a new infotype 0764

What causes this issue?

If a person is sick for a long time, an Eligibility for Permanent
Invalidity Benefit (Restrictions) Act infotype must be created for
him/her.

System Response

The system specifies that an Eligibility for Permanent Invalidity
Benefit (Restrictions) Act infotype must be created after &v1& days of
sickness. This number will be chosen such that it offers sufficient
space for the legal Eligibility for Permanent Invalidity Benefit
(Restrictions) Act start date to meet the Eligibility for Permanent
Invalidity Benefit (Restrictions) Act obligations.

How to fix this error?

Double-click on the message. You now go to the Eligibility for Permanent
Invalidity Benefit (Restrictions) Act infotype. Save the infotype.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5N280 - Person has been sick for &1 days or longer; create a new infotype 0764 ?

  The SAP error message 5N280 indicates that a person has been sick for a specified number of days (denoted by &1) or longer, and it suggests that you need to create a new infotype 0764. This infotype is related to the management of long-term sick leave in SAP HR (Human Resources) module.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when:
  
  An employee has been on sick leave for a duration that exceeds the threshold defined in the system.
  The system requires the creation of a new infotype (0764) to capture additional information regarding the long-term sick leave.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to create a new infotype 0764 for the employee in question. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Infotype Maintenance:
  
  Use transaction code PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data).
  Enter the employee's personnel number.
  
  
  
  Select Infotype 0764:
  
  Click on the "Create" button or use the "Change" button if you are updating an existing record.
  Enter the relevant dates and details for the sick leave.
  
  
  
  Fill in Required Fields:
  
  Ensure that you fill in all mandatory fields in infotype 0764, which may include:
  
  Start date of the sick leave.
  End date of the sick leave (if applicable).
  Reason for the sick leave.
  Any other relevant information as required by your organization’s policies.
  
  
  
  
  
  Save the Changes:
  
  After entering the necessary information, save the infotype.
  
  
  
  Check for Additional Requirements:
  
  Depending on your organization's configuration, there may be additional steps or approvals required for long-term sick leave.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0764: This infotype is specifically designed to manage long-term sick leave and is part of the SAP HR module. It allows organizations to track and manage employee absences due to illness that extend beyond a certain period.
  Configuration: The threshold for when infotype 0764 is required can be configured in the system. This may involve settings in the absence types or in the overall HR configuration.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation or your organization's SAP HR guidelines for more detailed information on managing sick leave and the specific fields required in infotype 0764.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP HR administrator or support team for further assistance.