How To Fix HRPIQ00ST_E461 - Initialization of fields REGAPPTYPE and DERAPPTYPE failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPIQ00ST_E - Student Maintenance (PMIQ_E)

• Message number: 461

• Message text: Initialization of fields REGAPPTYPE and DERAPPTYPE failed

What causes this issue?

Error during database operation.

System Response

The conversion program <LS>RHIQU464_REGISTRATION</> was not completed.

How to fix this error?

Run the program <LS>RHIQU464_REGISTRATION </>again. If the error occurs
again, contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPIQ00ST_E461 - Initialization of fields REGAPPTYPE and DERAPPTYPE failed ?

  The SAP error message HRPIQ00ST_E461 indicates that there was a failure in the initialization of the fields REGAPPTYPE and DERAPPTYPE in the context of the SAP HR (Human Resources) module, specifically related to the Personnel Administration or Time Management components.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The appointment types (REGAPPTYPE and DERAPPTYPE) may not be properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the relevant customizing tables.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the infotypes related to appointments or personnel data.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the relevant data.
  
  
  Program Logic Errors: There could be a bug or issue in the custom code or standard program that is trying to initialize these fields.
  
  
  Missing Customizing Settings: The necessary customizing settings for the appointment types may not have been maintained in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the customizing transaction (SPRO) and check the configuration for appointment types. Ensure that the REGAPPTYPE and DERAPPTYPE are defined correctly.
  Verify that the relevant customizing tables (e.g., T5Q00, T5Q01) have the necessary entries.
  
  
  
  Review Data:
  
  Check the infotypes related to the personnel records to ensure that all required data is present and consistent.
  Use transaction PA20 or PA30 to view the personnel records and check for any missing or incorrect data.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the relevant data. You can check this using transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can set breakpoints in the relevant program to identify where the initialization is failing.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP Notes and documentation related to this error message. There may be specific notes that address known issues or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant logs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO (Customizing)
  PA20 (Display HR Master Data)
  PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data)
  SU53 (Authorization Check)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation related to HR configuration and appointment types.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message HRPIQ00ST_E461.