How To Fix HRPAYCH01005 - Event cannot be determined; infotype 0002 does not exist

HRPAYCH01005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYCH01 - Messages for Payroll Switzerland

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Event cannot be determined; infotype 0002 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYCH01005 - Event cannot be determined; infotype 0002 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYCH01005 indicates that the system is unable to determine the event because the infotype 0002 (which is the "Personal Data" infotype) does not exist for the employee in question. This error typically arises during payroll processing or when trying to access employee data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Infotype: The most common cause is that the infotype 0002 has not been maintained for the employee. This could happen if the employee was not properly created in the system or if the infotype was deleted or not updated.
  Incorrect Personnel Number: The personnel number being referenced may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the employee's data, such as missing records or incorrect configurations in the HR module.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or process the infotype.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Infotype 0002: 
  
  Use transaction code PA20 (Display HR Master Data)