How To Fix HRPBSMX1053 - No country of birth data in infotype 0002

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPBSMX1 - MX Public Sector

• Message number: 053

• Message text: No country of birth data in infotype 0002

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPBSMX1053 - No country of birth data in infotype 0002 ?

  The SAP error message HRPBSMX1053, which states "No country of birth data in infotype 0002," typically occurs in the Human Resources module when there is missing or incomplete data in the employee's master data, specifically in Infotype 0002 (Personal Data). This infotype contains essential information about an employee, including their country of birth.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Data: The country of birth field in Infotype 0002 is not filled out for the employee.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the infotype or the country settings in the system.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the country of birth information may not have been transferred correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Infotype 0002:
  
  Go to the transaction code PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data).
  Enter the employee's personnel number and select Infotype 0002.
  Verify if the "Country of Birth" field is filled in. If it is empty, enter the appropriate country.
  
  
  
  Maintain Country Data:
  
  Ensure that the country of birth is correctly defined in the system. You can check this in the configuration settings.
  If necessary, update the country data in the relevant configuration tables.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  If the employee's data was migrated, ensure that the migration process included the country of birth information. You may need to correct any inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to employee master data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP HR module expert for any specific configurations related to Infotype 0002.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0002 (Personal Data): This infotype is crucial for maintaining personal information about employees, including name, date of birth, country of birth, and marital status.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) and PA40 (Personnel Actions) for managing employee data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message, as SAP frequently updates its software to address bugs and improve functionality.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPBSMX1053 error and ensure that the employee's country of birth data is correctly maintained in the system.