How To Fix P2036 - No data in infotype 0016

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P2 - Messages for HR Time Management

• Message number: 036

• Message text: No data in infotype 0016

What causes this issue?

You are maintaining an sickness record. The System attempts
to read the period for which the employee should receive
continued pay and sick pay supplement from infotype 0016;
this record either does not exist, or certain periods have
not been maintained.
The fact that the periods have not been maintained can be
intentional if an employee does not actually receive
continued pay or sick pay supplement.

System Response

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P2036 - No data in infotype 0016 ?

  The SAP error message P2036 "No data in infotype 0016" typically occurs when the system is trying to access or process data related to Infotype 0016 (Contract Elements) for an employee, but there is no relevant data available in that infotype for the specified period or employee.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The most common cause is that there is no entry in Infotype 0016 for the employee in question. This could be due to the employee not having any contract elements defined.
  Incorrect Date Range: The date range specified in the transaction may not correspond to any existing records in Infotype 0016.
  Data Deletion: The data might have been deleted or not yet created for the employee.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the infotype from being populated correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Infotype Data: 
  
  Use transaction code PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check if there are any entries in Infotype 0016 for the employee.
  If there are no entries, you may need to create them if applicable.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Infotype 0016:
  
  If the employee should have contract elements, you can create a new entry in Infotype 0016 using transaction PA30.
  Ensure that the data entered is correct and corresponds to the employee's contract details.
  
  
  
  Verify Date Range:
  
  Ensure that the date range you are using in your transaction or report includes the dates for which the infotype data exists.
  
  
  
  Check for Deletions:
  
  If the data was previously available but is now missing, check if it was deleted by mistake. You may need to restore it if possible.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR or SAP Support:
  
  If you are unsure about the data or how to proceed, consult with your HR department or SAP support team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0016: This infotype is used to store contract elements for employees, which can include details about employment contracts, terms, and conditions.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and PA40 (Personnel Actions) for managing employee data.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or edit infotype data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the P2036 error and ensure that the necessary data is available in Infotype 0016.