How To Fix 5Y659 - Secondary infotype does not exist for infotype &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5Y - Error messages for info-type Italian module pools

• Message number: 659

• Message text: Secondary infotype does not exist for infotype &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5Y659 - Secondary infotype does not exist for infotype &1 ?

  The SAP error message 5Y659 indicates that there is an issue with a secondary infotype that is expected to be associated with a primary infotype, but it does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of Human Capital Management (HCM) or Personnel Administration when working with infotypes related to employee data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The secondary infotype has not been configured in the system. This could be due to a missing entry in the infotype configuration tables.
  Incorrect Infotype Assignment: The primary infotype may be incorrectly assigned or not linked to the expected secondary infotype.
  Custom Development: If there are custom infotypes or modifications, they may not have been properly implemented or activated.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, the secondary infotype may not have been included or activated in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Infotype Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Personnel Management -> Personnel Administration -> Infotypes.
  Verify that the secondary infotype is defined and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Infotype Relationships:
  
  Check the relationships between the primary and secondary infotypes to ensure they are correctly linked.
  Use transaction PA30 to view the infotype records for the employee and see if the secondary infotype is expected.
  
  
  
  Custom Infotype Check:
  
  If you are using custom infotypes, ensure that they are properly defined and activated in the system.
  Check for any custom code that may be affecting the infotype processing.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that all necessary objects related to the infotype have been transported correctly.
  Check the transport logs for any errors or warnings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific infotype you are working with for any known issues or additional configuration steps.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the infotype entry again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Infotypes are data structures in SAP that store employee-related information. Each infotype has a specific purpose and is identified by a unique number.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PA20 (Display HR Master Data), and SPRO (Customizing).
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any notes related to the specific infotype or error message for additional guidance.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or HCM support team for further assistance.