How To Fix PA006 - No longer used

PA006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PA - Recruitment Messages

• Message number: 006

• Message text: No longer used

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PA006 - No longer used ?

  The SAP error message PA006 ("No longer used") typically occurs in the context of personnel administration and is related to infotypes that are no longer valid or have been deactivated in the system. This error can arise when trying to access or process data that is outdated or has been marked as obsolete.
  
  Cause:
  
  Infotype Deactivation: The infotype you are trying to access may have been deactivated or is no longer relevant for the employee or the organizational structure.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect entries that lead to the infotype being flagged as no longer used.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration of the SAP system, such as updates or modifications to the personnel administration module, can lead to certain infotypes being rendered obsolete.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Infotype Status: Verify the status of the infotype in question. You can do this by using transaction codes like PA20