How To Fix HRPAYSK_HRO001 - Secondary infotype for infotype &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYSK_HRO - Messages for HR Objects

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Secondary infotype for infotype &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYSK_HRO001 - Secondary infotype for infotype &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYSK_HRO001 indicates that there is an issue with a secondary infotype for a specified primary infotype in the Human Resources (HR) module. This error typically arises when the system is trying to access a secondary infotype that has not been defined or does not exist in the system for the specified primary infotype.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The secondary infotype has not been configured in the system.
  Incorrect Infotype Number: The infotype number specified may be incorrect or does not correspond to a valid secondary infotype.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration that prevent the system from recognizing the secondary infotype.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the secondary infotype.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Infotype Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP HR customizing transaction (SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for infotype configuration.
  Ensure that the secondary infotype is defined for the primary infotype in question.
  
  
  
  Verify Infotype Numbers:
  
  Double-check the infotype numbers being used in the transaction or program.
  Ensure that the secondary infotype is correctly linked to the primary infotype.
  
  
  
  Review Data:
  
  Check the employee records to ensure that the data is consistent and that the secondary infotype should indeed exist for the given primary infotype.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the infotypes in question. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific infotypes you are working with to ensure that there are no additional steps or configurations required.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can analyze the program or transaction that is generating the error to identify where the issue is occurring.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: In SAP HR, infotypes are used to store employee data. Each infotype has a specific purpose and can have secondary infotypes linked to it.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to infotypes include PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PA20 (Display HR Master Data), and SPRO (Customizing).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific infotypes you are working with.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.