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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 it.
  
  
  
  Create Subtype:
  
  If the subtype is missing, you can create it by following the steps in the configuration menu. Ensure that you provide all necessary details such as the subtype name, description, and any other required fields.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the infotype and its subtypes. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines provided by your organization regarding the configuration of infotypes and subtypes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the infotype entry again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Infotypes are data structures in SAP HR that store employee-related information. Each infotype can have multiple subtypes to categorize the data further.
  Subtypes: Subtypes allow for more granular categorization of data within an infotype. For example, an infotype for employee addresses might have subtypes for home address, work address, etc.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) and PA20 (Display HR Master Data) for working with infotypes.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and authorizations, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.