How To Fix FITP173 - Telephone number not maintained in infotype 0006

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FITP -

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Telephone number not maintained in infotype 0006

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FITP173 - Telephone number not maintained in infotype 0006 ?

  The SAP error message FITP173 indicates that a telephone number has not been maintained in Infotype 0006 (Addresses) for a specific employee. Infotype 0006 is used to store address-related information, including telephone numbers.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to perform an action that requires a telephone number to be present in Infotype 0006, but the field is empty. This can happen during various HR processes, such as payroll processing, employee data updates, or when generating reports that require contact information.
  Solution:
  To resolve the FITP173 error, you need to maintain the telephone number in Infotype 0006 for the affected employee. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Employee Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data).
  Enter the employee's personnel number and press Enter.
  
  
  
  Select Infotype 0006:
  
  In the "Infotype" field, enter 0006 and click on the "Display" or "Change" button.
  
  
  
  Maintain Telephone Number:
  
  If the infotype is not already created, you may need to create a new record by clicking on the "Create" button.
  Fill in the required fields, including the telephone number. Ensure that you enter the number in the correct format as per your organization's standards.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the telephone number, save the changes.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt the Action:
  
  After maintaining the telephone number, re-attempt the action that triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0006: This infotype is part of the employee master data and is used to store address details, including telephone numbers, fax numbers, and email addresses.
  Data Consistency: It's important to ensure that all required fields in the infotype are filled out to maintain data consistency and avoid errors in HR processes.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to modify employee master data. If you do not have access, contact your HR administrator or SAP support team.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FITP173 error and maintain the necessary telephone number in Infotype 0006.