How To Fix HR_BW_PY99005 - Info type 0001 for employee &1 is not definable for key date &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HR_BW_PY99 - BW Data Extractor

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Info type 0001 for employee &1 is not definable for key date &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HR_BW_PY99005 - Info type 0001 for employee &1 is not definable for key date &2 ?

  The SAP error message HR_BW_PY99005 indicates that there is an issue with the employee's infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment) for a specific key date. This error typically arises when the system cannot find a valid record for the employee in the specified infotype at the given date.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The employee may not have any records in infotype 0001 for the specified key date.
  Incorrect Key Date: The key date provided may not correspond to a period where the employee has valid data in infotype 0001.
  Data Deletion: The records for the employee in infotype 0001 may have been deleted or not yet created.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the HR module that prevent the system from retrieving the necessary data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Records:
  
  Use transaction code PA20 (Display HR Master Data) to check the employee's infotype 0001 records.
  Ensure that there is a valid record for the specified key date.
  
  
  
  Adjust Key Date:
  
  If the key date is incorrect, adjust it to a date where the employee has valid data in infotype 0001.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Records:
  
  If there are no records for the employee in infotype 0001, you may need to create a new record using transaction PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data).
  Ensure that the employee's organizational assignment is correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Check for Deletions:
  
  If records were deleted, you may need to restore them or create new records as necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the data or the necessary changes, consult with your HR team or SAP HR specialist to ensure compliance with organizational policies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0001: This infotype contains essential information about an employee's organizational assignment, including their position, organizational unit, and other related data.
  Key Date: The key date is crucial in HR data management as it determines the validity of the records being accessed.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PA20: Display HR Master Data
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the employee's data is correctly maintained in the system.