How To Fix LSOPV197 - Other infotypes exist; no change allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LSOPV - Training Management (Copy of Message Class PV)

• Message number: 197

• Message text: Other infotypes exist; no change allowed

What causes this issue?

This course has other infotypes appended that cannot be maintained with
this transaction.

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?

Delete the infotypes you created for the course. Then you can change
the course. If you require the deleted information, create the
infotypes again.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LSOPV197 - Other infotypes exist; no change allowed ?

  The SAP error message LSOPV197: Other infotypes exist; no change allowed typically occurs in the context of personnel administration when you are trying to make changes to an employee's data in a specific infotype, but there are other infotypes that are linked to the employee's record that prevent the change from being made.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to the following reasons:
  
  Existing Infotypes: There are other infotypes (e.g., infotypes related to payroll, organizational assignment, etc.) that are already populated for the employee, and the system does not allow changes to the current infotype until those are addressed.
  Data Consistency: SAP enforces data consistency rules to ensure that changes do not lead to inconsistencies in the employee's data. If there are dependencies between infotypes, the system will restrict changes to maintain data integrity.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Infotypes: Use transaction code PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check which infotypes are currently populated for the employee. Identify the infotypes that may be causing the restriction.
  
  
  Review Dependencies: Understand the dependencies between the infotypes. For example, if you are trying to change an infotype related to personal data, check if there are payroll-related infotypes that need to be updated or if there are any pending actions.
  
  
  Make Necessary Changes: If you find that there are infotypes that need to be updated or deleted, make the necessary changes to those infotypes first. Ensure that any changes you make are in line with your organization's data management policies.
  
  
  Consult with HR or SAP Support: If you are unsure about which infotypes are causing the issue or how to resolve it, consult with your HR department or SAP support team. They may have specific procedures or authorizations in place to handle such situations.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: If you need to delete or change infotypes, you can use transaction codes like PA30 to maintain the infotypes or PA41 to delete records if necessary.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Infotypes are data structures in SAP that store specific types of information about employees. Each infotype has a unique number and serves a particular purpose (e.g., personal data, organizational assignment, payroll data).
  Data Consistency: SAP maintains strict data consistency rules to ensure that all related data is coherent and accurate. Changes to one infotype may require updates to others.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the employee's infotypes. Lack of proper authorization can also lead to errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.