How To Fix HRPAYFR_DSN041 - Data type not found for &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYFR_DSN - Message class for DSN

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Data type not found for &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYFR_DSN041 - Data type not found for &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYFR_DSN041: Data type not found for &1 typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in the SAP HR module, particularly in the French payroll (as indicated by the prefix "HRPAYFR"). This error suggests that the system is unable to find a specific data type that is required for processing payroll data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data Type: The most common cause of this error is that the data type referenced by the placeholder &1 is not defined in the system. This could be due to a configuration issue or a missing entry in the relevant payroll schema or infotype.
  Incorrect Configuration: If the payroll schema or the related configuration has been modified or not properly set up, it may lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), and the necessary data types were not included in the transport, this error may occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Type Definition: Verify that the data type referenced in the error message is defined in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant payroll schema or infotype configuration.
  Review Payroll Schema: Look into the payroll schema being used and ensure that all necessary data types are correctly defined and available.
  Configuration Review: If there have been recent changes to the payroll configuration, review those changes to ensure that they did not inadvertently remove or alter the required data types.
  Transport Check: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific payroll configuration for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as PE01 (to maintain payroll schemas) or PA30 (to maintain infotypes) to investigate and resolve the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.