How To Fix HRITFNA_0221002 - Subtype & is no longer supported

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRITFNA_0221 - Message class for North America - Infotype 0221

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Subtype & is no longer supported

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRITFNA_0221002 - Subtype & is no longer supported ?

  The SAP error message HRITFNA_0221002, which states that "Subtype & is no longer supported," typically occurs in the context of Human Capital Management (HCM) or Employee Self-Service (ESS) modules. This error indicates that a specific subtype of an infotype (a data structure used in SAP to store employee-related information) is no longer valid or has been deprecated in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Deprecated Subtype: The subtype you are trying to use has been marked as obsolete or deprecated in the system configuration.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration of infotypes or subtypes may have led to the unavailability of the specified subtype.
  Data Migration: If data has been migrated from an older version of SAP or from another system, it may reference subtypes that are no longer supported in the current version.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration of the relevant infotype and its subtypes in the SAP system. You can do this using transaction code SPRO to access the configuration settings.
  Update Data: If the subtype is no longer supported, you may need to update the records to use a valid subtype. This may involve changing existing records or ensuring that new entries use the correct subtype.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or release notes for your version to understand which subtypes are supported and any changes that may have occurred.
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a critical issue affecting business processes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes and Subtypes: Infotypes are used in SAP HCM to manage employee data, and each infotype can have multiple subtypes that define specific categories of data.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) and PA20 (Display HR Master Data) to view and manage employee records.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide specific guidance or patches to resolve the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.