How To Fix 5U554 - Unable to find valid Personal Data Infotype

5U554 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5U - HR US: Messages

• Message number: 554

• Message text: Unable to find valid Personal Data Infotype

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5U554 - Unable to find valid Personal Data Infotype ?

  The SAP error message 5U554: Unable to find valid Personal Data Infotype typically occurs in the Human Capital Management (HCM) module when the system is unable to retrieve the required personal data for an employee. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Infotype Records: The specific infotype (e.g., Infotype 0002 for personal data) may not exist for the employee in question.
  Incorrect Employee Number: The employee number being referenced may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Data Deletion: The infotype records may have been deleted or archived, making them unavailable for retrieval.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the personal data infotype for the employee.
  Time Constraints: The infotype may not be valid for the date being referenced (e.g., if the employee was not active during that time).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the