How To Fix PAD_NL_PENS_MSG021 - Infotype &1 not delimited

PAD_NL_PENS_MSG021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Infotype &1 not delimited

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PAD_NL_PENS_MSG021 - Details

• The SAP error message PAD_NL_PENS_MSG021, which states "Infotype &1 not delimited," typically occurs in the context of personnel administration and is related to the management of infotypes in the SAP system. Infotypes are data structures that store specific types of information about employees, such as personal data, organizational assignments, and payroll information.
  
  Cause:
  The error message indicates that the specified infotype (represented by &1) is not properly delimited. This means that the system is unable to determine the start and end dates for the infotype record, which is essential for managing the validity of the data. Common causes for this error include:
  
  Missing Delimitations: The infotype record may not have been properly delimited, meaning that the end date is not set, or the record is still active when it should not be.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be an issue with how the data was entered, leading to inconsistencies in the infotype records.
  
  Configuration Issues: