How To Fix HRFORMS033 - Generation not possible; InfoStar &1 is empty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRFORMS - Messages for HR Form Builder

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Generation not possible; InfoStar &1 is empty

What causes this issue?

InfoStar &V1& does not contain InfoDimensions or InfoFigures. The system
cannot generate an ABAP Dictionary structure.

System Response

Generation of the ABAP Dictionary structure is cancelled.

How to fix this error?

Delete InfoStar &V1& or assign dimensions or figures to it.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRFORMS033 - Generation not possible; InfoStar &1 is empty ?

  The SAP error message HRFORMS033: Generation not possible; InfoStar &1 is empty typically occurs in the context of SAP HR (Human Resources) forms generation, particularly when using the SAP Smart Forms or SAP Adobe Forms for HR-related documents. This error indicates that the system is attempting to generate a form, but it cannot proceed because the required data (InfoStar) is missing or empty.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Data: The InfoStar (which could refer to a specific data structure or infotype) that the form relies on is not populated with any data. This could be due to:
  
  No records existing for the specified employee or object.
  Incorrect selection criteria leading to no data being fetched.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the form or the data retrieval process, such as:
  
  Incorrectly defined data sources in the form.
  Issues with the underlying infotypes or data models.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required data.
  
  
  Technical Errors: There could be technical issues in the system, such as database connectivity problems or issues with the form itself.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Data Availability:
  
  Verify that the InfoStar (infotype or data structure) has data for the employee or object in question. You can do this by checking the relevant infotypes in the SAP HR module.
  Ensure that the selection criteria used to generate the form are correct and that they match existing records.
  
  
  
  Review Form Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the Smart Form or Adobe Form to ensure that it is correctly set up to pull data from the appropriate InfoStar.
  Ensure that the data retrieval logic in the form is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user generating the form has the necessary authorizations to access the required data.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to technical resources, consider debugging the form generation process to identify where the data retrieval is failing.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific form and InfoStar to see if there are known issues or additional configuration steps required.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: In SAP HR, infotypes are data structures that store employee-related information. Ensure that the relevant infotypes are populated.
  Smart Forms/Adobe Forms: These are tools used in SAP for designing and generating forms. Familiarity with these tools can help in troubleshooting form-related issues.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.