How To Fix P2606 - Infotype & has not been maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P2 - Messages for HR Time Management

• Message number: 606

• Message text: Infotype & has not been maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P2606 - Infotype & has not been maintained ?

  The SAP error message P2606 indicates that a specific infotype has not been maintained for a particular employee or personnel number. Infotypes in SAP HR (Human Resources) are used to store various types of employee-related data, such as personal information, organizational assignments, payroll data, etc. The error message typically arises when trying to perform an action that requires data from a specific infotype that is missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Infotype Data: The infotype that is referenced in the error message has not been filled out for the employee in question. This could be due to oversight during data entry or because the infotype is not applicable to the employee.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may be configured in such a way that it expects certain infotypes to be maintained for specific actions or processes.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, some infotypes may not have been transferred correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain the Infotype:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction code (e.g., PA30 for maintaining HR master data).
  Enter the personnel number of the employee.
  Select the infotype that is causing the error (as indicated in the error message).
  Fill in the required fields and save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If the infotype is expected to be maintained but is not applicable for certain employees, review the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the infotype is set up correctly.
  Consult with your SAP HR configuration team to verify if the infotype is required for the specific employee group.
  
  
  
  Review Data Migration:
  
  If the error is occurring after a data migration, check the migration logs and ensure that all necessary infotypes were included in the migration process.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific details about the infotype in question and its required fields.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype Numbers: Each infotype has a unique number (e.g., 0001 for Organizational Assignment, 0002 for Personal Data). Knowing the infotype number can help in quickly identifying the data that needs to be maintained.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PA20 (Display HR Master Data), and others that may be useful for HR data management.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to maintain the infotype has the necessary authorizations to make changes to HR master data.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues related to the specific infotype.