How To Fix P2544 - External services not permitted for infotype &

P2544 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P2 - Messages for HR Time Management

• Message number: 544

• Message text: External services not permitted for infotype &

What causes this issue?

The system settings do not allow you to enter external services data
for this infotype.

System Response

The system does not call the screen for entering data on external
services.

How to fix this error?

If you want to enter external services data for the infotype, please
change the system settings, see: <DS:SIMG.OHIX0663>Permit external
service data for infotype</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

P2544 - Details

• The SAP error message P2544 "External services not permitted for infotype &" typically occurs when there is an attempt to process external services in a context where it is not allowed for a specific infotype. This error is often related to the handling of personnel administration data in SAP HR (Human Resources) modules.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Settings: The error may arise due to specific configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict the use of external services for certain infotypes.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the infotype in question.
  Infotype Restrictions: Certain infotypes may be configured to disallow external services due to business rules or compliance requirements.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the infotype in question. Ensure that external services are permitted if that is the intended behavior. This can typically be done in the SAP IMG (Implementation Guide) under the relevant HR module settings.
  
  
  Authorization