How To Fix HRPAYCN046 - For employee &1, no infotype &2 subtype &3 record from &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYCN - Message Class China Payroll

• Message number: 046

• Message text: For employee &1, no infotype &2 subtype &3 record from &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYCN046 - For employee &1, no infotype &2 subtype &3 record from &4 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYCN046 indicates that for a specific employee (denoted by &1), there is no record found for the specified infotype (&2) and subtype (&3) within the date range specified (from &4). This error typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or when trying to access employee data that is required for a specific operation.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Infotype Record: The most common cause is that the required infotype record does not exist for the employee in question. This could be due to:
  
  The record was never created.
  The record was deleted or not maintained properly.
  The record is outside the date range being processed.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Date Range: The date range specified may not include the period when the infotype record was valid.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the infotype from being accessed or processed correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Infotype Records:
  
  Use transaction code PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check if the infotype record exists for the employee.
  Ensure that the infotype and subtype specified in the error message are correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Maintain Missing Records:
  
  If the record is missing, create or maintain the necessary infotype record for the employee using the appropriate transaction (e.g., PA30).
  Ensure that the record is valid for the date range being processed.
  
  
  
  Review Date Ranges:
  
  Verify the date range being used in the payroll or report processing. Make sure it encompasses the period when the infotype record is valid.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details about the infotype and subtype in question to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP HR configuration team to ensure that the infotype is correctly configured and that there are no issues with the payroll schema or processing logic.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Infotypes are data structures in SAP HR that store specific types of employee information (e.g., personal data, payroll data, etc.). Each infotype can have multiple subtypes.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20, PA30, and others related to HR data maintenance.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message HRPAYCN046.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solution to resolve it.