How To Fix 5U899 - The specified Infotype is no longer supported by SAP

5U899 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5U - HR US: Messages

• Message number: 899

• Message text: The specified Infotype is no longer supported by SAP

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5U899 - The specified Infotype is no longer supported by SAP ?

  The SAP error message 5U899, which states "The specified Infotype is no longer supported by SAP," typically occurs when you are trying to access or use an infotype that has been deprecated or is no longer available in the current version of SAP you are using. Infotypes are used in SAP HR (Human Resources) to store employee-related data, and they are identified by a unique number.
  
  Cause:
  
  Deprecation: The infotype you are trying to access has been deprecated in the version of SAP you are using. This can happen due to changes in business processes or system updates.
  
  Configuration Issues: The infotype may not be properly configured in your system, or it may have been removed from the configuration.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in your SAP system, they may reference an infotype that is no longer supported.
  Data Migration: If you have recently migrated data from an older version of