How To Fix HRFPM_FTE798 - Subtype &1 of infotype &2 is obsolete

HRFPM_FTE798 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRFPM_FTE - New Position Management

• Message number: 798

• Message text: Subtype &1 of infotype &2 is obsolete

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HRFPM_FTE798 - Details

• The SAP error message HRFPM_FTE798 indicates that a specific subtype of an infotype is obsolete. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) or SAP SuccessFactors when dealing with employee data and infotypes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Obsolete Infotype Subtype: The subtype of the infotype you are trying to use has been marked as obsolete in the system. This can happen due to changes in business processes, system upgrades, or configuration changes.
  Configuration Changes: The infotype or subtype may have been deactivated or removed from the system configuration.
  Data Migration Issues: If you are migrating data from one system to another, it is possible that the data includes references to obsolete subtypes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Infotype Configuration: 
  
  Go to the SAP configuration (transaction code SPRO) and navigate to the relevant infotype settings. Check if the subtype in question is indeed marked as obsolete.
  If necessary, you can create a new subtype or reactivate the existing one if