How To Fix 5N295 - Person has been sick again; regenerate the infotype

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 295

• Message text: Person has been sick again; regenerate the infotype

What causes this issue?

The person has been sick again and the Eligibility for Permanent
Invalidity Benefit (Restrictions) Act infotype (0764) has not yet been
regenerated.

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?

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5N295 - Person has been sick again; regenerate the infotype ?

  The SAP error message 5N295, which states "Person has been sick again; regenerate the infotype," typically occurs in the context of managing employee absence records, particularly in the Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that there is a conflict or inconsistency in the infotype data related to an employee's sickness or absence records.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Absence Records: The error may arise if there are overlapping or duplicate absence records for the same period.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be incorrect or incomplete data in the infotype records, such as missing end dates for previous sickness records.
  Infotype Configuration Issues: There could be issues with the configuration of the infotype that manages sickness records (e.g., Infotype 2001 for Absences).
  System Updates: If there have been recent updates or changes in the system, it may lead to inconsistencies in the data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Absence Records: Review the employee's absence records in the system to identify any overlapping or duplicate entries. You can do this by navigating to the relevant infotype (e.g., Infotype 2001) and checking the records for the employee.
  Regenerate the Infotype: Follow the instructions to regenerate the infotype. This can usually be done through the transaction code PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or by using the specific function to regenerate the infotype.
  Correct Data Entry: Ensure that all sickness records are correctly entered, with appropriate start and end dates. If there are any discrepancies, correct them.
  Consult with HR or IT: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your HR department or IT support team. They may have additional tools or access to logs that can help diagnose the problem.
  Check Configuration: If you have access to configuration settings, verify that the infotype settings are correct and that there are no restrictions or rules that could be causing the error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 2001 (Absences): This infotype is used to manage employee absence records, including sickness. Understanding how this infotype works can help in troubleshooting the error.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) and PA20 (Display HR Master Data) for managing employee records.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the SAP error message 5N295.