How To Fix HRHCP00_COLLECTION056 - Unable to read data source (infotype 0666) for object

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 056

• Message text: Unable to read data source (infotype 0666) for object

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRHCP00_COLLECTION056 - Unable to read data source (infotype 0666) for object ?

  The SAP error message HRHCP00_COLLECTION056 indicates that the system is unable to read data from the specified infotype (in this case, infotype 0666) for a particular object. Infotype 0666 is typically related to the "Employee Remuneration" or "Compensation" data in the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Missing Data: The infotype 0666 may not have been maintained for the employee or object in question.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data for the specified infotype.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the data that prevent it from being read correctly.
  Technical Issues: There could be a technical issue with the SAP system, such as a problem with the database or a temporary system error.
  Incorrect Object Reference: The object reference being used may not be valid or may not correspond to an existing record in the infotype.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Data Maintenance:
  
  Verify if infotype 0666 has been maintained for the employee or object in question. You can do this by using transaction code PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) and checking the relevant infotype for the employee.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the infotype. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the HR data to identify any inconsistencies. You can use transaction codes like PU01 or PU03 to check for inconsistencies in the infotype data.
  
  
  
  Technical Troubleshooting:
  
  If the issue persists, check for any system logs or error messages that might provide more context. You can use transaction SM21 (System Log) or ST22 (Dump Analysis) to look for any related errors.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates available that resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If none of the above solutions work, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant context to help them diagnose the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0666: This infotype is used to store remuneration-related data for employees. It is important to ensure that all relevant data is correctly maintained.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PA20 (Display HR Master Data), and others that may help in troubleshooting.
  Authorization Objects: Review the authorization objects related to HR data access to ensure that users have the necessary permissions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.