How To Fix HCNUSAC_MSG315 - Subtype &1 of infotype &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HCNUSAC_MSG - Message Class for SASAC Report Management Tool

• Message number: 315

• Message text: Subtype &1 of infotype &2 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HCNUSAC_MSG315 - Subtype &1 of infotype &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message HCNUSAC_MSG315 indicates that a specific subtype of an infotype does not exist in the system. This error typically arises when trying to access or manipulate employee data in the Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with infotypes that have subtypes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Subtype: The specified subtype for the given infotype has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The infotype or subtype may not be properly configured in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the transaction or program that is trying to access the infotype.
  Transport Issues: If the infotype or subtype was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included or activated correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Infotype and Subtype Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Personnel Management > Personnel Administration > Infotypes > Define Infotype Subtypes.
  Verify if the subtype for the specified infotype exists. If it does not, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Subtype:
  
  If the subtype is missing, you can create it using the same SPRO path mentioned above. Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes.
  
  
  
  Review Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the transaction or program where the error occurred. Ensure that the infotype and subtype are correctly specified without any typos.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the infotype or subtype was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes related to the specific infotype and subtype to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Infotypes are data structures in SAP that store employee-related information. Each infotype can have multiple subtypes to categorize the data further.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) and PA20 (Display HR Master Data) to test and verify the infotype and subtype configurations.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify infotype configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.