How To Fix HRPBSUSFED617 - EE &: No prior data-field & IT & subtype &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPBSUSFED - Message Class For Public Sector Fed (USA)

• Message number: 617

• Message text: EE &: No prior data-field & IT & subtype &

What causes this issue?

No data found for a prior field for this employee as needed by the
Office of Personnel Management for this action . This employee has no
records for the infotype for the particular subtype effective in the
period before the effective date of the action. The employee may be a
new hire or a recent transfer from another agency.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPBSUSFED617 - EE &: No prior data-field & IT & subtype & ?

  The SAP error message HRPBSUSFED617 typically indicates that there is no prior data available for a specific infotype (IT) and subtype in the context of the SAP Human Resources (HR) module. This error often arises when trying to access or process employee data that is expected to exist but is missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The specific infotype and subtype you are trying to access do not have any prior records in the system. This could happen if the infotype was never maintained for the employee or if the data was deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the infotype from being populated correctly.
  Timing Issues: The error may occur if the system is trying to access data that is not yet available due to timing (e.g., the data has not been created or updated yet).
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Infotype Records: Verify if the infotype and subtype in question have been maintained for the employee. You can do this by using transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data).
  Create or Update Records: If the records are missing, you may need to create them using the appropriate transaction code (e.g., PA30) or ensure that the data is entered correctly.
  Review Configuration: If you suspect a configuration issue, consult with your SAP HR administrator or functional consultant to review the settings related to the infotype and subtype.
  Check for Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or modify the infotype data.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific infotype and subtype for additional guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Infotypes are data structures in SAP HR that store specific types of employee-related information (e.g., personal data, payroll data, etc.).
  Subtypes: Subtypes are variations of infotypes that allow for more specific categorization of data (e.g., different types of leave).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for HR data maintenance, such as PA20, PA30, and PA40 (for actions).
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or your internal IT team for further troubleshooting.