How To Fix MY_CATS017 - No infotype &1 exists for personnel number &2 on &3

MY_CATS017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MY_CATS - Message Class for CATS notebook

• Message number: 017

• Message text: No infotype &1 exists for personnel number &2 on &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MY_CATS017 - No infotype &1 exists for personnel number &2 on &3 ?

  The SAP error message MY_CATS017 indicates that there is no infotype available for a specific personnel number on a given date. This error typically occurs in the context of the Cross-Application Time Sheet (CATS) when trying to record or retrieve time data for a personnel number that does not have the required infotype data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Infotype Data: The specified personnel number does not have the required infotype (e.g., infotype 0001 for Organizational Assignment, infotype 0002 for Personal Data, etc.) recorded for the date in question.
  Incorrect Date: The date being referenced may not fall within the validity period of the infotype data.
  Personnel Number Issues: The personnel number may be incorrect or inactive.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the infotype from being accessed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Infotype Data:
  
  Use transaction code PA20 (Display HR Master Data) to check if the required infotype exists for the personnel number on the specified date.
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