How To Fix HRPAYDEST004 - No infotype &1 available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEST - Message Class: Taxes Germany

• Message number: 004

• Message text: No infotype &1 available

What causes this issue?

The employee does not have a tax infotype for the selected period.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEST004 - No infotype &1 available ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEST004: No infotype &1 available typically occurs in the context of Human Resources (HR) and Payroll processing. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the specified infotype (where &1 is a placeholder for the actual infotype number) for the employee or personnel number being processed.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Infotype Data: The specified infotype has not been maintained for the employee in question. This could be due to data not being entered or saved correctly.
  Incorrect Infotype Number: The infotype number referenced in the error message may be incorrect or not applicable to the employee's current status.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or process the specified infotype.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the HR module that prevent the infotype from being accessed or displayed.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the employee's data that prevent the system from retrieving the infotype.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Infotype Maintenance:
  
  Go to the relevant infotype transaction (e.g., PA30 for maintaining HR master data) and check if the infotype exists for the employee.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create or maintain the infotype for the employee.
  
  
  
  Verify Infotype Number:
  
  Ensure that the infotype number referenced in the error message is correct and applicable to the employee's data.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the infotype. This can be done by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If you suspect a configuration issue, consult with your SAP HR configuration team to ensure that the infotype is correctly set up in the system.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a data consistency check to ensure that there are no issues with the employee's data that could be causing the error.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. Sometimes, SAP releases patches or notes that provide solutions for known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Infotypes are data structures in SAP HR that store specific types of information about employees (e.g., personal data, payroll data, etc.). Each infotype has a unique number.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PA20 (Display HR Master Data), and others that may help in troubleshooting.
  SAP Help Portal: Utilize the SAP Help Portal for documentation related to HR infotypes and error messages.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team or consult with SAP directly for further assistance.