How To Fix HRPADUN036 - Enter Special Post Allowance (SPA) as the subtype for Infotype 0509

HRPADUN036 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADUN - NPO messages

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Enter Special Post Allowance (SPA) as the subtype for Infotype 0509

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADUN036 - Enter Special Post Allowance (SPA) as the subtype for Infotype 0509 ?

  The SAP error message HRPADUN036 indicates that when trying to maintain Infotype 0509 (Special Post Allowance), the system requires you to enter a subtype for the Special Post Allowance (SPA). This error typically arises in the context of Human Resources (HR) management within SAP, particularly when dealing with allowances and benefits for employees.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  The subtype for Infotype 0509 has not been specified or is missing.
  The system is configured to require a subtype for the Special Post Allowance, and it cannot proceed without it.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  Access Infotype 0509: Go to the transaction code PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or the relevant transaction for maintaining employee data.
  Select the Employee: Enter the personnel number of the employee for whom you are trying to maintain the Special Post Allowance.
  Choose Infotype 0509: Select Infotype 0509 from the list of infotypes.
  Enter the Subtype: When prompted, ensure that you enter a valid