How To Fix HRPAO_MASTERDATA014 - Field - &1 maintained in employee Short profile is not in infotype - &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAO_MASTERDATA - Messages for Masterdata Application

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Field - &1 maintained in employee Short profile is not in infotype - &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAO_MASTERDATA014 - Field - &1 maintained in employee Short profile is not in infotype - &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAO_MASTERDATA014 indicates that there is a mismatch between the fields maintained in the employee's short profile and the fields defined in the relevant infotype. This typically occurs in the context of Human Resources (HR) data management within SAP.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A field (denoted as &1 in the error message) is included in the employee's short profile but is not defined in the specified infotype (denoted as &2).
  This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect configuration of the infotype.
  Changes made to the infotype structure that have not been reflected in the short profile.
  Customizations or enhancements that have introduced fields in the short profile that are not supported by the infotype.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Infotype Configuration:
  
  Go to the infotype configuration in the SAP system (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant infotype and ensure that the field in question is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Review Short Profile Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the employee short profile (transaction code PA20 or PA30).
  Ensure that the fields included in the short profile are valid and correspond to the fields defined in the infotype.
  
  
  
  Adjust Field Settings:
  
  If the field in the short profile is not needed, consider removing it from the profile.
  If the field is necessary, you may need to add it to the infotype configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the employee short profile again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific infotype and short profile to understand any known issues or additional configuration steps.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Infotypes are data structures in SAP HR that store specific types of employee data (e.g., personal data, organizational assignment).
  Short Profile: The short profile is a simplified view of an employee's data, often used for quick access and display.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) for configuration tasks.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HRPAO_MASTERDATA014 error in your SAP system.