How To Fix CTE_HCM_EMPLOYEE009 - &1 is not a valid SAP infotype. Use the F4 help.

CTE_HCM_EMPLOYEE009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CTE_HCM_EMPLOYEE - Concur Integration: HCM Messages

• Message number: 009

• Message text: &1 is not a valid SAP infotype. Use the F4 help.

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CTE_HCM_EMPLOYEE009 - Details

• The SAP error message CTE_HCM_EMPLOYEE009 indicates that the specified infotype is not valid in the context where it is being used. This error typically occurs in the Human Capital Management (HCM) module when trying to access or manipulate employee data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Infotype: The infotype you are trying to access does not exist or is not valid for the employee or the context in which you are working.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the infotype number you are entering.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified infotype.
  
  Configuration Issues: The infotype may not be configured correctly in the system or may not be active for the specific employee group or organizational unit.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Infotype Number: Verify that the infotype number you are entering is correct. Use the F4 help (search help) to find valid infotypes.
  Review Employee Data: Ensure that the employee you are working with has