How To Fix HRHCP00_COLLECTION054 - The specified subtype &1 is not permitted for infotype 5010

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRHCP00_COLLECTION - Messages About Collecting Personnel Cost Planning Data

• Message number: 054

• Message text: The specified subtype &1 is not permitted for infotype 5010

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRHCP00_COLLECTION054 - The specified subtype &1 is not permitted for infotype 5010 ?

  The SAP error message HRHCP00_COLLECTION054 indicates that there is an issue with the subtype specified for infotype 5010 (which is typically related to the "Employee Data" infotype in the context of SAP HR). The error message specifically states that the specified subtype is not permitted for the infotype.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Subtype: The subtype you are trying to use for infotype 5010 is not defined or allowed in the system. Each infotype can have specific subtypes, and if the subtype does not exist or is not configured correctly, this error will occur.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system where the subtype is not properly linked to the infotype.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the specified subtype.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Subtype Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Personnel Management -> Personnel Administration -> Infotypes -> Define Subtypes.
  Verify that the subtype you are trying to use for infotype 5010 is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Use Valid Subtype:
  
  If the subtype is not valid, you may need to select a different subtype that is permitted for infotype 5010. Check the documentation or configuration to find out which subtypes are valid.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the infotype and its subtypes. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to infotype 5010 to understand the valid subtypes and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it seems to be a system-specific issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 5010: This infotype is used for storing employee data related to specific attributes. The configuration of subtypes can vary based on the organization's requirements.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) and PA20 (Display HR Master Data) to test and validate changes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.