How To Fix 5O158 - SI number does not exist (infotype &)

5O158 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 158

• Message text: SI number does not exist (infotype &)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5O158 - SI number does not exist (infotype &) ?

  The SAP error message 5O158 indicates that the specified SI number (Social Insurance number) does not exist for the given infotype. This error typically occurs when trying to access or process employee data related to social insurance, and the system cannot find the required information.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Data: The SI number may not have been entered for the employee in the relevant infotype (e.g., Infotype 0006 for Addresses or Infotype 0001 for Organizational Assignment).
  Incorrect Infotype: The infotype being referenced may not be the correct one for the SI number.
  Data Deletion: The SI number might have been deleted or not maintained properly in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the proper retrieval of the SI number.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or edit the infotype.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Infotype Data: Verify that the SI number is correctly maintained in the relevant infotype for