How To Fix PA191 - No infotypes for info group & and user group &.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PA - Recruitment Messages

• Message number: 191

• Message text: No infotypes for info group & and user group &.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PA191 - No infotypes for info group & and user group &. ?

  The SAP error message PA191 "No infotypes for info group & and user group &." typically occurs in the context of personnel administration when the system is unable to find any infotypes associated with the specified info group and user group. This can happen during various HR processes, such as when trying to create or modify employee records.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Infotypes: The specified info group does not have any infotypes assigned to it in the configuration.
  Incorrect User Group: The user group specified may not be correctly set up or may not have the necessary infotypes assigned.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the personnel administration module, particularly in the infotype settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the infotypes associated with the specified info group.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Infotype Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Personnel Management > Personnel Administration > Infotypes > Define Infotype Groups.
  Verify that the info group in question has the necessary infotypes assigned.
  
  
  
  Review User Group Settings:
  
  Check the user group settings to ensure that it is correctly configured and that it has the appropriate infotypes assigned.
  You can do this in the same SPRO path under User Groups.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the infotypes. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue continues, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) and PA20 (Display HR Master Data) to test and troubleshoot.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Groups and Info Groups: Understanding the relationship between user groups and info groups is crucial for effective personnel administration in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the PA191 error message in SAP.