How To Fix 5U296 - Infotype 0909 entries can only be created by Overpayment Recovery Report.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5U - HR US: Messages

• Message number: 296

• Message text: Infotype 0909 entries can only be created by Overpayment Recovery Report.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5U296 - Infotype 0909 entries can only be created by Overpayment Recovery Report. ?

  The SAP error message 5U296 indicates that entries for Infotype 0909 (which is related to overpayment recovery) can only be created through the Overpayment Recovery Report. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to manually create or modify entries in Infotype 0909 outside of the designated process.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system is designed to restrict the creation of Infotype 0909 entries to ensure data integrity and compliance with the overpayment recovery process. This is a safeguard to prevent unauthorized or incorrect entries that could lead to financial discrepancies.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should follow these steps:
  
  
  Use the Overpayment Recovery Report: Instead of trying to create or modify entries in Infotype 0909 directly, you should run the Overpayment Recovery Report (usually transaction code RPCO or similar, depending on your SAP version). This report will handle the creation of the necessary entries in Infotype 0909.
  
  
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