How To Fix HCNUSAC_MSG321 - No subtypes exist for infotype &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 321

• Message text: No subtypes exist for infotype &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HCNUSAC_MSG321 - No subtypes exist for infotype &1 ?

  The SAP error message HCNUSAC_MSG321 indicates that there are no subtypes available for the specified infotype in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a record for an infotype that requires a subtype, but the system cannot find any defined subtypes for that infotype.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Subtypes: The infotype you are trying to access does not have any subtypes defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue where the infotype is not properly set up in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or create subtypes for the infotype.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Infotype Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code SPRO (Customizing) and navigate to the relevant area for infotype configuration.
  Check if the infotype in question has any subtypes defined. If not, you may need to create the necessary subtypes.
  
  
  
  Create Subtypes:
  
  If subtypes are missing, you can create them using the transaction code PM01 (for infotype maintenance).
  Ensure that you define the subtypes correctly according to your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access and create records for the infotype and its subtypes.
  You may need to consult with your SAP security team to ensure that the user has the appropriate roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to the specific infotype to understand its requirements and configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the infotype again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  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) for working with infotypes.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific infotype you are working with.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.