How To Fix 72234 - No infotype 0041 exists for personnel no. &1 on key date &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 234

• Message text: No infotype 0041 exists for personnel no. &1 on key date &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 72234 - No infotype 0041 exists for personnel no. &1 on key date &2 ?

  The SAP error message 72234, "No infotype 0041 exists for personnel no. &1 on key date &2," typically occurs in the Human Capital Management (HCM) module when the system is unable to find the specified infotype (in this case, infotype 0041, which is related to "Date Specifications") for a given personnel number on the specified key date.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Infotype Record: The most common cause of this error is that there is no record for infotype 0041 for the specified personnel number on the key date provided. This could happen if the infotype has not been maintained or if the record has been deleted.
  Incorrect Key Date: The key date provided may not correspond to a date where the infotype record exists.
  Personnel Number Issues: The personnel number may be incorrect or may not exist in the system.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing access to the infotype data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Infotype Records:
  
  Use transaction code PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check if infotype 0041 exists for the specified personnel number on the key date.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create a new record for infotype 0041 using transaction code PA30.
  
  
  
  Verify Key Date:
  
  Ensure that the key date you are using is correct and falls within the validity period of the infotype records.
  
  
  
  Check Personnel Number:
  
  Confirm that the personnel number is correct and exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction code PA20 to search for the personnel number.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or maintain the infotype data. If you suspect authorization issues, contact your SAP security administrator.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the infotype or its purpose, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your HR department for guidance on the required infotype data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0041: This infotype is used to maintain date specifications for employees, such as the start and end dates of specific employment conditions.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PA20: Display HR Master Data
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  PA40: Personnel Actions (to create or modify records)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP's support portal for further assistance.