How To Fix HRPAYDEBAV422 - Before deleting the infotype, delete associated infotype 3291

HRPAYDEBAV422 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEBAV - HR-BAV (CPS) Error Messages (Germany)

• Message number: 422

• Message text: Before deleting the infotype, delete associated infotype 3291

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEBAV422 - Before deleting the infotype, delete associated infotype 3291 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEBAV422 indicates that you are trying to delete an infotype (a specific type of employee data) without first deleting its associated infotype, which in this case is infotype 3291. Infotype 3291 is typically related to "Payroll Data" or "Payroll Results" and may contain important information that needs to be addressed before you can delete the primary infotype.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because SAP enforces data integrity rules. Infotypes can have dependencies on one another, and in this case, infotype 3291 is likely linked to the infotype you are trying to delete. SAP requires that you first remove or handle any dependent infotypes before you can proceed with the deletion of the primary infotype.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Infotype: Determine which infotype you are trying to delete that is causing the error.
  
  
  Access Infotype 3291: Navigate to infotype 3291 in the SAP system. You can do this