How To Fix HCNUSAC_MSG834 - Subtype is not permitted for statistical type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 834

• Message text: Subtype is not permitted for statistical type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HCNUSAC_MSG834 - Subtype is not permitted for statistical type &1 ?

  The SAP error message HCNUSAC_MSG834 with the description "Subtype is not permitted for statistical type &1" typically occurs in the context of Human Capital Management (HCM) or related modules when there is an issue with the configuration of infotypes or subtype assignments.
  Cause:
  This error generally arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incorrect Subtype Assignment: The subtype you are trying to use is not allowed for the specified statistical type. This can happen if the subtype is not configured correctly in the system or if it is not intended to be used with that particular statistical type.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the infotype settings or in the customizing settings for the specific statistical type.
  
  
  Data Entry Error: The user may have mistakenly selected an incorrect subtype while entering data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Subtype Configuration:
  
  Go to the customizing settings in SAP (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for infotype configuration and check the allowed subtypes for the statistical type in question.
  Ensure that the subtype you are trying to use is indeed permitted for that statistical type.
  
  
  
  Review Infotype Settings:
  
  Use transaction code PA30 or PA20 to check the infotype records and see if the subtype is correctly assigned.
  If necessary, modify the infotype record to use a valid subtype.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific infotype and statistical type to understand the valid combinations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration changes, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide insights based on the specific version and configuration of your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the infotype behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: In SAP HCM, infotypes are used to store employee-related data. Each infotype can have multiple subtypes, and each subtype can have specific rules regarding its use.
  Statistical Types: These are used to categorize data for reporting and analysis purposes. They may have restrictions on which subtypes can be used.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PA20 (Display HR Master Data), and SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) for configuration tasks.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.