How To Fix 72037 - No characteristics exist for infotype &, subtype &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 72 - Message Class for Time Management Reports

• Message number: 037

• Message text: No characteristics exist for infotype &, subtype &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 72037 - No characteristics exist for infotype &, subtype & ?

  The SAP error message "72037 No characteristics exist for infotype &, subtype &" typically occurs in the context of SAP HR (Human Resources) when you are trying to access or process an infotype that does not have any characteristics defined for the specified subtype. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating or modifying employee records, or when running reports that involve specific infotypes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristics: The infotype and subtype you are trying to access do not have any characteristics defined in the system. This could be due to configuration issues or because the infotype/subtype is not set up correctly.
  Incorrect Infotype/Subtype: You may be trying to access an infotype or subtype that does not exist or is not valid in the current context.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or modify the characteristics of the infotype/subtype.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration that lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Infotype/Subtype Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP configuration (transaction code SPRO) and navigate to the relevant infotype configuration.
  Ensure that the infotype and subtype you are trying to access have been properly defined and that characteristics are assigned to them.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the infotype and its characteristics. This can be done through transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Validate Data:
  
  Ensure that the data you are trying to access is complete and consistent. Check for any missing entries or incorrect data that might be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details about the infotype and subtype in question. This can provide insights into what characteristics should be present.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They can provide more detailed troubleshooting based on your specific system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Infotypes are data structures in SAP HR that store employee-related information. Each infotype can have multiple subtypes, and each subtype can have different characteristics.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PA20 (Display HR Master Data), and SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) for configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide patches related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.