How To Fix HRITFSG025 - The IC type &1 does not have a description

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRITFSG - Message Class -Singapore

• Message number: 025

• Message text: The IC type &1 does not have a description

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRITFSG025 - The IC type &1 does not have a description ?

  The SAP error message HRITFSG025 indicates that there is an issue with the Infotype (IT) configuration in the Human Resources (HR) module. Specifically, it means that the Infotype type specified (denoted by &1) does not have a corresponding description in the system. This can occur for various reasons, such as missing entries in the configuration tables or incorrect settings.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Description: The Infotype type has not been defined properly in the system, or the description for that Infotype is missing.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the Infotype in the SAP system.
  Transport Issues: If the Infotype was transported from another system, the transport might not have included the necessary descriptions.
  Custom Infotypes: If you are using custom Infotypes, they may not have been set up correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Infotype Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object).
  Navigate to Personnel Management > Personnel Administration > Infotypes > Define Infotype.
  Check if the Infotype type in question is listed and ensure that it has a description.
  
  
  
  Maintain Descriptions:
  
  If the Infotype is missing a description, you can add it by selecting the Infotype and entering the appropriate description.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the Infotype was recently transported, ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request. You may need to re-transport the missing objects.
  
  
  
  Custom Infotypes:
  
  If you are dealing with a custom Infotype, ensure that it has been properly defined in the system, including all necessary attributes and descriptions.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, you may need to debug the program or report that is generating this error to identify where the missing description is causing the problem.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Infotypes are data structures used in SAP HR to store employee-related information. Each Infotype has a unique type number and can contain various fields.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) and PA20 (Display HR Master Data) to check the Infotype data.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.