How To Fix HRPSGB_LG018 - Employee has no Date Type &1 in the Date Specification infotype (0041)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPSGB_LG - HR GB PS Messages for Local Government

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Employee has no Date Type &1 in the Date Specification infotype (0041)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPSGB_LG018 - Employee has no Date Type &1 in the Date Specification infotype (0041) ?

  The SAP error message HRPSGB_LG018 indicates that an employee does not have a specific Date Type in the Date Specification infotype (0041). This infotype is used to manage various date-related information for employees, such as leave dates, contract dates, etc. The error typically arises when trying to process or access data related to an employee who is missing required date specifications.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Date Type: The employee does not have an entry for the specified Date Type in infotype 0041.
  Incorrect Configuration: The Date Type may not be configured correctly in the system, or the employee's record may not have been updated properly.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an oversight during data entry, leading to the omission of the required Date Type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Infotype 0041: 
  
  Go to the employee's master data (transaction PA30).
  Enter the employee's personnel number and select infotype 0041 (Date Specification).
  Check if the required Date Type is missing. If it is, you will need to create a new entry for that Date Type.
  
  
  
  Add Missing Date Type:
  
  If the Date Type is indeed missing, you can add it by clicking on the "Create" button in infotype 0041 and entering the necessary details.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the Date Type should be available but is not, check the configuration settings in the system (transaction SPRO) to ensure that the Date Types are correctly defined and assigned.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines for your organization regarding the management of infotype 0041 to ensure compliance with internal processes.
  
  
  
  User Authorization: 
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to employee records. If not, contact your HR administrator or SAP support team.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0041: This infotype is part of the SAP HR module and is used to manage various date specifications for employees.
  Date Types: These are predefined types that categorize different date-related information (e.g., start date, end date, etc.).
  SAP Transactions: Familiarize yourself with relevant transactions such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) and SPRO (Customizing) for configuration checks.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.