How To Fix HRPIQ000289 - Subtype & must not be changed during infotype maintenance

HRPIQ000289 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPIQ000 - Messages in Development Class PMIQ

• Message number: 289

• Message text: Subtype & must not be changed during infotype maintenance

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HRPIQ000289 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPIQ000289 indicates that a specific subtype of an infotype cannot be changed during maintenance. This typically occurs in the context of HR (Human Resources) data management, particularly when dealing with infotypes that have specific rules or constraints regarding their subtypes.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to modify a subtype of an infotype that is not allowed to be changed in the current context. This can happen for several reasons:
  
  Data Integrity Rules: Certain infotypes have predefined rules that prevent changes to specific subtypes to maintain data integrity.
  Status of the Infotype: The infotype may be in a status that does not allow changes (e.g., locked, archived, or in a specific processing state).
  Configuration Settings: The system configuration may restrict changes to certain subtypes based on business rules or organizational policies.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Infotype Status: Ensure that the infotype you are trying to change is