How To Fix 5O073 - No children maintained in Family infotype

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5O - Notifications in the Master Data Area (Austria)

• Message number: 073

• Message text: No children maintained in Family infotype

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5O073 - No children maintained in Family infotype ?

  The SAP error message 5O073: No children maintained in Family infotype typically occurs when you are trying to access or process data related to family members in the SAP system, specifically in the Family/Related Persons infotype (IT 0021), but there are no children records maintained for the employee in question.
  Cause:
  
  No Child Records: The primary cause of this error is that the employee does not have any child records maintained in the Family/Related Persons infotype (IT 0021).
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may have been an oversight during data entry, where the child information was not entered or saved correctly.
  Data Deletion: Child records may have been deleted or not created due to a previous error or oversight.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Child Records:
  
  Navigate to the employee's master data in the SAP system.
  Access the Family/Related Persons infotype (IT 0021).
  Add the necessary child records by entering the required details such as name, date of birth, and relationship.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check for Existing Records:
  
  Ensure that you are looking at the correct employee and that the records are not mistakenly deleted or archived.
  Use transaction code PA30 to view and maintain the employee's infotype records.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR:
  
  If you are unsure about the data entry or if there are specific policies regarding family data, consult with your HR department for guidance.
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and maintain the Family infotype. Lack of proper authorization can sometimes lead to issues in accessing certain records.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0021 (Family/Related Persons): This infotype is used to maintain information about an employee's family members, including children, spouses, and other dependents.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  PA20: Display HR Master Data
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional context or solutions for this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and maintain the necessary family information for the employee in the SAP system.