How To Fix P05FBN401 - Infotype 0171 absent at &1

P05FBN401 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P05FBN - Flexible Benefits Notifications NL

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Infotype 0171 absent at &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P05FBN401 - Infotype 0171 absent at &1 ?

  The SAP error message P05FBN401, which states "Infotype 0171 absent at &1," typically occurs in the context of personnel administration and payroll processing. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the required infotype (0171) for the specified employee (represented by &1) during a specific operation, such as payroll processing or data retrieval.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Infotype Data: The most common cause of this error is that the infotype 0171 (which is related to "Additional Payments") has not been maintained for the employee in question. This infotype is essential for processing certain payroll functions.
  Incorrect Employee Number: The employee number referenced may be incorrect or not exist in the system.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the employee's master data that prevent the system from accessing the required infotype.
  Time Constraints: The infotype may not be valid for the period being processed (e.g., if the infotype was created after the payroll period).
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain