How To Fix 5Z186 - Subtype is invalid

5Z186 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5Z - IS-HR/PSG Public Sector Payroll - Germany

• Message number: 186

• Message text: Subtype is invalid

What causes this issue?

You have tried to create a record for a subtype different to the one
that already exists. This change can only be made from half-orphan to
orphan and from "Lost one parent in accident" to "Orphaned in accident".

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

5Z186 - Details

• The SAP error message 5Z186, which states "Subtype is invalid," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with infotypes related to employee data. This error indicates that the subtype specified for a particular infotype is not recognized or is not valid in the current context.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Subtype: The subtype entered may not exist in the system or may not be valid for the specific infotype being processed.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system where the subtype has not been properly defined or activated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the specified subtype.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be a typographical error in the subtype code entered by the user.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Subtype Validity:
  
  Verify that the subtype you are trying to use is valid for the infotype in question. You can do this by checking the configuration