How To Fix HRFPM_FTE046 - Maintain the infotype "planned compensation" (1005) first

HRFPM_FTE046 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRFPM_FTE - New Position Management

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Maintain the infotype "planned compensation" (1005) first

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HRFPM_FTE046 - Details

• The SAP error message HRFPM_FTE046, which states "Maintain the infotype 'planned compensation' (1005) first," typically occurs in the context of SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) or SAP SuccessFactors when there is an attempt to process or maintain employee data without first completing the necessary information in the Planned Compensation infotype (1005).
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  An attempt is made to maintain or update other infotypes related to employee compensation or payroll without having the Planned Compensation infotype (1005) properly maintained.
  The system requires that the planned compensation details be entered before proceeding with other related infotypes, as it serves as a prerequisite for further processing.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Infotype 1005:
  
  Navigate to the infotype 1005 (Planned Compensation) for the relevant employee. This can typically be done through transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PA40 (Personnel Actions).
  
  
  
  Maintain Planned Compensation:
  
  Enter the necessary details in the Planned Compensation infotype.