How To Fix 5N291 - There are no related sicknesses; delete this infotype record

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 291

• Message text: There are no related sicknesses; delete this infotype record

What causes this issue?

There are no related sicknesses for the infotype <ZK>Eligibility for
Permanent Invalidity Benefit (Restrictions) Act</> (<ZH>0764</>) on &V1&
.

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?

Delete this infotype record.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5N291 - There are no related sicknesses; delete this infotype record ?

  The SAP error message 5N291, "There are no related sicknesses; delete this infotype record," typically occurs in the context of managing employee data in the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with infotype records related to employee absences, such as sickness or leave.
  Cause:
  This error message is triggered when you attempt to maintain or save an infotype record (like infotype 2001 for absence) that is linked to a sickness record, but there are no corresponding sickness records in the system. This can happen if:
  
  The sickness record was deleted or not created.
  The infotype record you are trying to maintain is not valid without a corresponding sickness record.
  There is a mismatch in the data entry, such as incorrect dates or absence types.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Related Records:
  
  Verify if there are any sickness records (infotype 2001) associated with the employee for the period you are trying to maintain. If there are none, you may need to create a sickness record first.
  
  
  
  Delete or Adjust the Infotype Record:
  
  If the infotype record you are trying to maintain is not needed, you can delete it. If it is necessary, ensure that it is correctly linked to an existing sickness record.
  
  
  
  Create a Sickness Record:
  
  If the absence is valid and should be recorded, create a new sickness record (infotype 2001) for the employee, ensuring that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or your organization's guidelines on managing employee absences to ensure compliance with the required processes.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify sickness records and related infotypes.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or a functional consultant for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 2001: This infotype is used to manage absences, including sickness, in SAP HCM.
  Infotype Management: Understanding how infotypes work in SAP HCM is crucial for managing employee data effectively.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or bugs related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that employee absence records are maintained correctly in the SAP system.