How To Fix HRPADUN_EVE017 - Infotype &1 is invalid or does not exist for employee &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADUN_EVE - Messages for EVE

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Infotype &1 is invalid or does not exist for employee &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADUN_EVE017 - Infotype &1 is invalid or does not exist for employee &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRPADUN_EVE017 indicates that there is an issue with an infotype for a specific employee in the Human Resources module. The message states that the specified infotype (&1) is either invalid or does not exist for the employee (&2). Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Infotype: The infotype specified in the error message may not be valid in the context of the employee's data. This could happen if the infotype number is incorrect or if it has been deactivated.
  Missing Infotype Record: The employee may not have any records for the specified infotype. This can occur if the infotype has not been maintained for that employee.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or maintain the specified infotype for the employee.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the employee's data, such as missing or incorrect entries in related infotypes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Infotype Validity:
  
  Verify that the infotype number specified in the error message is correct and valid in the system.
  Use transaction code PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check if the infotype exists for the employee.
  
  
  
  Maintain Infotype:
  
  If the infotype does not exist for the employee, you may need to create or maintain it using transaction PA30.
  Ensure that the infotype is relevant for the employee's personnel area and employee group.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the infotype for the employee. This can be done by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations in the system.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the employee's data to ensure that all required infotypes are correctly maintained and that there are no missing entries.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details about the infotype in question and its relevance to the employee's data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Infotypes are data structures in SAP HR that store specific types of information about employees, such as personal data, organizational assignment, and payroll data.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes like PA20, PA30, PA40 (for actions), and SE11 (for data dictionary) to manage and troubleshoot infotypes.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific infotype or error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP HR module administrator or technical support for further assistance.