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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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.
  If the infotype is missing, you may need to create or update it using transaction PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data).
  
  
  
  Verify Date Validity:
  
  Ensure that the date you are trying to access falls within the validity period of the infotype. If the infotype is valid only for a specific range, you may need to adjust your date accordingly.
  
  
  
  Check Personnel Number:
  
  Confirm that the personnel number is correct and that the employee is active in the system. You can check this in the HR master data.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you suspect a configuration issue, consult with your SAP HR module administrator or technical team to ensure that the infotypes are correctly configured and accessible.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional context on the specific infotype and its requirements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Infotypes are data structures in SAP that store specific types of information about employees. Each infotype has a unique number (e.g., 0001, 0002) and is used to manage various aspects of employee data.
  CATS: The Cross-Application Time Sheet (CATS) is a tool used in SAP for recording time and attendance data across various applications.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data) and PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) for managing employee data.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to involve your SAP support team for further investigation.