How To Fix PAD_NL_PENS_MSG008 - Parameter INFTY of Infotype is initial

PAD_NL_PENS_MSG008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PAD_NL_PENS_MSG - Messages for Replicaton from INS to HCM Solution

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Parameter INFTY of Infotype is initial

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PAD_NL_PENS_MSG008 - Details

• The SAP error message PAD_NL_PENS_MSG008 with the description "Parameter INFTY of Infotype is initial" typically occurs when there is an attempt to process an infotype (information type) in SAP HR (Human Resources) without specifying a valid infotype number. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during data entry, batch processing, or when executing certain HR-related transactions.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a valid infotype number (INFTY) in the function module or program that is being executed. Infotypes are used in SAP HR to store specific types of employee data, and each infotype is identified by a unique number. If the system expects an infotype number but receives an empty or null value, it triggers this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Program/Function Module: Identify the program or function module that is generating the error. Review the code to ensure that the infotype