How To Fix HRITFCH504 - Attribute class not specified for field no. &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 504

• Message text: Attribute class not specified for field no. &3

What causes this issue?

In the infotype, no attribute class is entered for the employee
attribute field number &V3&, although the attribute class &V2& is stored
for this field number in Customizing.

How to fix this error?

In the infotype for the employee attribute field number &V3&, enter the
attribute class &V2&, or ask your system administrator to delete the
assignment of the attribute class &V2& to the employee attribute field
number &V3&.

Procedure for System Administrators

In the view V_T5CAS (Assignment of EE Attribute Classes to IT Fields),
delete the assignment between the attribute class &V2& and employee
attribute field number &V3&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRITFCH504 - Attribute class not specified for field no. &3 ?

  The SAP error message HRITFCH504, which states "Attribute class not specified for field no. &3," typically occurs in the context of HR (Human Resources) data management, particularly when dealing with infotypes or data fields that require specific attributes to be defined.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following issues:
  
  Missing Configuration: The attribute class for a specific field in an infotype is not defined in the system. This can happen if the infotype was customized or if there was a recent change in the configuration.
  Data Entry Issues: When entering data into an infotype, if the system expects an attribute class for a field and it is not provided, this error can occur.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production) and the necessary configurations were not included, this error may arise.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HRITFCH504 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Infotype Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to the relevant HR infotype configuration.
  Ensure that the attribute class for the specified field (field number &3) is defined correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Field Attributes:
  
  Use transaction code SE11 to check the data dictionary for the specific infotype and field.
  Verify that the field has the necessary attributes assigned.
  
  
  
  Adjust Data Entry:
  
  If the error occurs during data entry, ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that the data being entered complies with the expected formats.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects and configurations were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant SAP notes or documentation that may provide additional context or solutions for this specific error.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: In SAP HR, infotypes are used to store employee data. Each infotype consists of various fields, and each field can have specific attributes that define its behavior and requirements.
  Attribute Classes: These are used to categorize fields based on their characteristics, such as whether they are mandatory, optional, or have specific validation rules.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarity with transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SPRO (Customizing), and PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) can be helpful in troubleshooting HR-related issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HRITFCH504 error in your SAP system.