How To Fix 5V111 - Please fill in infotype 41 : Probationary period.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5V - HR: Messages for Belgium

• Message number: 111

• Message text: Please fill in infotype 41 : Probationary period.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5V111 - Please fill in infotype 41 : Probationary period. ?

  The SAP error message 5V111, which states "Please fill in infotype 41: Probationary period," typically occurs when an employee's record is being processed, and the system requires information related to the probationary period for that employee. Infotype 41 is specifically used to capture details about the probationary period in the employee's master data.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  The employee's record is being created or updated, and the probationary period information is missing.
  The system is configured to require this information for certain actions, such as hiring or changing an employee's status.
  The infotype 41 is not filled out, or the required fields within it are incomplete.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to fill in the required information in Infotype 41. Here are the steps to do so:
  
  
  Access the Employee Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PA40 (Personnel Actions) in SAP.
  
  
  
  Select the Employee:
  
  Enter the employee's personnel number and select the appropriate date for which you want to maintain the data.
  
  
  
  Access Infotype 41:
  
  In the infotype selection screen, enter 41 for the Probationary Period infotype and click on the "Create" or "Change" button.
  
  
  
  Fill in Required Fields:
  
  Enter the necessary details such as:
  
  Start date of the probationary period
  End date of the probationary period
  Any other relevant information required by your organization’s configuration.
  
  
  
  
  
  Save the Changes:
  
  After filling in the required fields, save the changes to the employee's record.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt the Action:
  
  Once the infotype is filled out correctly, re-attempt the action that triggered the error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Infotype 41 Fields: The fields in Infotype 41 may vary based on the organization's configuration, but typically include:
  
  Start Date
  End Date
  Reason for Probation
  Status (e.g., active, completed)
  
  
  
  Configuration: If you are consistently encountering this error, it may be worth checking the configuration settings in the SAP system to see if the requirement for filling out Infotype 41 can be adjusted based on your organization's policies.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to edit employee master data and infotypes.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to your organization's HR documentation or SAP help resources for specific guidelines on managing employee records and infotypes.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5V111 and successfully fill in the required probationary period information.