How To Fix 5V534 - IT3271 record has no corresponding IT3270 record; check master data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 534

• Message text: IT3271 record has no corresponding IT3270 record; check master data

What causes this issue?

The system cannot find the <ZK>Indemnity Definition (BE)</> (<ZH>3270
</>) infotype record that corresponds to this <ZK>Indemnity Payment (BE)
</>(<ZH>3271</>) infotype record, with subtype &v3& , CIPID &v4&, begin
date &v1&, and end date &v2&.
An<ZK> Indemnity Definition (BE)</> (<ZH>3270</>) infotype record is a
prerequisite for an<ZK> Indemnity Payment (BE)</> (<ZH>3271</>) infotype
record.

System Response

The system has stopped processing the <ZK>Reading data for Complementary
Indemnity</> (<ZH>P3270</>) payroll function; processing for the payroll
function cannnot be completed until the error is corrected.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the master data for this employee, and link the <ZK>Indemnity
Payment (BE)</> (<ZH>3271</>) infotype record to the corresponding
<ZK>Indemnity Definition (BE) </>(<ZH>3270</>) infotype record.
<ZH>Note: </>This is a type E message.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5V534 - IT3271 record has no corresponding IT3270 record; check master data ?

  The SAP error message 5V534 with the description "IT3271 record has no corresponding IT3270 record; check master data" typically occurs in the context of personnel administration and infotype management. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the records in the infotype 3271 (which is related to a specific type of data, such as a specific employee's information) and the corresponding infotype 3270 (which is often used for related data).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Corresponding Record: The primary cause of this error is that there is an entry in infotype 3271 that does not have a corresponding entry in infotype 3270. This could happen due to data entry errors, incomplete data migration, or issues during data updates.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing or incorrectly linked records.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the infotypes may not be set up correctly, leading to mismatches.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data: 
  
  Go to the relevant infotype records for the employee in question and verify that both infotype 3271 and infotype 3270 exist and are correctly linked.
  Use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check the records.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Records: 
  
  If you find that the infotype 3270 record is missing, you may need to create it manually. Ensure that the data entered is accurate and corresponds to the existing infotype 3271 record.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: 
  
  Run consistency checks or reports to identify any other discrepancies in the master data. This can help in identifying other potential issues that may not be immediately visible.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to infotypes 3271 and 3270 for any specific requirements or configurations that may need to be addressed.
  
  
  
  Contact Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking and correcting the records, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Infotypes are data structures in SAP that store specific types of information about employees. Each infotype has a unique number and serves a particular purpose in personnel administration.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing HR data, such as PA20, PA30, and PA40 (for actions).
  Data Migration: If this error occurred after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all necessary records were transferred correctly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the infotype records are consistent and correctly linked.