How To Fix HRPADIN01398 - Original Database Table cannot be blank

HRPADIN01398 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADIN01 - HR IN: Message class for HR India - Master Data

• Message number: 398

• Message text: Original Database Table cannot be blank

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HRPADIN01398 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPADIN01398 with the description "Original Database Table cannot be blank" typically occurs in the context of HR (Human Resources) data processing, particularly when dealing with infotypes or data records that require a reference to a specific database table.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when:
  
  Missing Configuration: The system expects a reference to an original database table for a specific infotype or operation, but this reference is not provided or is incorrectly configured.
  Data Entry Error: During data entry or processing, the field that should contain the original database table name is left blank.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements that interact with HR data, they may not be correctly populating the required fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system (usually in the SPRO transaction).
  Ensure that the infotype or operation you are working with is correctly