How To Fix HRITFCH004 - Unable to read infotype &1 for key date &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRITFCH - Message Area for HCM-CH (Switzerland)

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Unable to read infotype &1 for key date &2

What causes this issue?

To carry out a field check for the &V3& infotype for personnel number
&V4&, the system requires data from the &V1& infotype for key date &V2&.
However, the system was unable to read the required data from infotype
&V1&.

System Response

Infotype &V3& cannot be saved.

How to fix this error?

Check the entries in infotype &V1& for personnel number &V4& for key
date &V2&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRITFCH004 - Unable to read infotype &1 for key date &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRITFCH004 indicates that the system is unable to read a specific infotype for a given key date. This error typically occurs in the Human Resources (HR) module when there is an attempt to access employee data that is not available or does not exist for the specified date.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Infotype Data: The infotype specified in the error message does not have any records for the employee on the key date provided.
  Incorrect Key Date: The key date may be outside the validity period of the infotype records.
  Data Deletion: The infotype data may have been deleted or not yet created for the employee.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the infotype data.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the HR module that prevent the system from accessing the infotype.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Infotype Records: Use transaction code PA20 (Display HR Master Data) to check if the infotype has any records for the employee on the specified key date. If there are no records, you may need to create them.
  Verify Key Date: Ensure that the key date you are using is within the validity period of the infotype records. If it is not, adjust the key date accordingly.
  Create Missing Data: If the infotype data is missing, you may need to create it using transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PA40 (Personnel Actions).
  Check 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.
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP HR configuration team to ensure that the infotype is correctly configured and that there are no underlying issues in the system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Infotypes are data structures in SAP HR that store specific types of employee information (e.g., personal data, organizational assignment, payroll data).
  Key Date: The key date is the date for which you want to retrieve or display the data. It is crucial that the infotype records exist for this date.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20, PA30, and PA40 for managing HR data.
  
  If the problem continues after checking these aspects, it may be beneficial to consult SAP support or your internal SAP helpdesk for further assistance.