How To Fix 5U409 - Subtype & for Infotype & has not been defined

5U409 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5U - HR US: Messages

• Message number: 409

• Message text: Subtype & for Infotype & has not been defined

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check that this infotype and subtype combination has been defined
in the table T591S.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5U409 - Subtype & for Infotype & has not been defined ?

  The SAP error message 5U409 indicates that a specific subtype for an infotype has not been defined in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a record in a specific infotype, but the subtype you are attempting to use is not available or has not been configured in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Subtype Definition: The subtype you are trying to use for the specified infotype has not been defined in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the HR module where the subtype is not properly set up.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create records for that subtype.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Infotype Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Personnel Management > Personnel Administration > Infotypes > Define Subtypes.
  Check if the subtype for the specified infotype is defined. If not, you may need to create