How To Fix PAIS015 - Additional field &1 of infotype &2 was deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PAIS - Messages for PA-IS (Ad Hoc Query etc.)

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Additional field &1 of infotype &2 was deleted

What causes this issue?

A check against the DDIC ascertained that an additional field defined
in the InfoSet no longer exists. The additional field is no longer used
in any queries, so it has been deleted.
The additional field may have been deleted from structure Pxxxx_AF
(where xxxx is the infotype number), or it may have been hidden by an
entry in table T770AF.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PAIS015 - Additional field &1 of infotype &2 was deleted ?

  The SAP error message PAIS015 indicates that an additional field (denoted as &1) of a specific infotype (denoted as &2) has been deleted. This error typically occurs in the context of personnel administration when there is an attempt to access or process data related to an infotype that has been modified or where certain fields have been removed.
  Cause:
  
  Field Deletion: The additional field specified in the error message has been deleted from the infotype configuration. This could happen due to changes in the data model or infotype structure.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data where the system is trying to access a field that no longer exists.
  Custom Modifications: If there are custom enhancements or modifications in the system, they might reference fields that have been removed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Infotype Configuration: 
  
  Go to the infotype configuration in the SAP system (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant infotype and check if the additional field is indeed deleted.
  If it is necessary for your business process, consider re-adding the field.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check on the infotype data to identify any records that may be referencing the deleted field.
  You can use transaction codes like PA30 or PA20 to check the infotype records.
  
  
  
  Adjust Custom Code:
  
  If there are custom programs or enhancements that reference the deleted field, you will need to update the code to remove or replace references to the deleted field.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any recent changes made to the system that might have led to the deletion of the field. This could include transport requests or system upgrades.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform thorough testing to ensure that the issue is resolved and that there are no further errors related to the infotype.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Infotypes are data structures in SAP that store employee-related information. Each infotype can have various fields, including additional fields that can be customized.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific infotype or error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PAIS015 error and ensure that your infotype data is consistent and functional.