How To Fix HR99B_HRF_MESSAGES067 - Error while assigning infotypes: EMPLOYEE component not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HR99B_HRF_MESSAGES - Messages for HRF

• Message number: 067

• Message text: Error while assigning infotypes: EMPLOYEE component not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HR99B_HRF_MESSAGES067 - Error while assigning infotypes: EMPLOYEE component not found ?

  The SAP error message HR99B_HRF_MESSAGES067 indicating "Error while assigning infotypes: EMPLOYEE component not found" typically occurs in the Human Resources (HR) module when there is an issue with the assignment of infotypes to an employee record. This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, missing data, or inconsistencies in the employee master data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Employee Master Data: The employee record may not have been created properly, or essential infotypes may be missing.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the infotype assignment or in the HR system settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the employee data.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from processing the infotype assignment correctly.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements, they may not be handling the infotype assignment correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Verify that the employee record exists and is complete. Ensure that all required infotypes (e.g., Personal Data, Organizational Assignment) are filled out correctly.
  Use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check the employee's infotypes.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for infotype assignment in the SAP HR module. Ensure that the infotypes are correctly assigned to the relevant employee groups and subgroups.
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the configuration settings and navigate to the relevant HR settings.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the employee data. This can be checked using transaction code SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the HR master data to identify any inconsistencies. This can be done using transaction code PA03 (Maintain HR Master Data) or other relevant tools.
  
  
  
  Debug Custom Code:
  
  If there are custom programs or enhancements, review the code to ensure that it correctly handles the assignment of infotypes. Debugging may be necessary to identify the root cause.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates available that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20, PA30, and SPRO for HR master data management and configuration.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on infotypes and their configuration.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to involve your SAP Basis or HR support team for further investigation.