How To Fix PE008 - The Communications infotype (0105) must be created for person &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PE - Shift Planning: Messages

• Message number: 008

• Message text: The Communications infotype (0105) must be created for person &1

What causes this issue?

The Communications infotype (0105) (subtype 0001) must be maintained
for the selected employees. The user name must also be stored in this
infotype, to ensure that the appointments calendar for this employee
can be called up.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PE008 - The Communications infotype (0105) must be created for person &1 ?

  The SAP error message PE008 indicates that the Communications infotype (0105) must be created for a specific person (indicated by &1). This error typically occurs in the Human Capital Management (HCM) module when trying to perform actions related to employee data, such as hiring, updating, or processing payroll.
  Cause:
  The error arises because the system requires the Communications infotype (0105) to be populated for the employee in question. This infotype is used to store communication-related data, such as email addresses, phone numbers, and other contact information. If this infotype is missing or not maintained for the employee, the system will throw this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve the PE008 error, you need to create or maintain the Communications infotype (0105) for the affected employee. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Employee Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) in SAP.
  
  
  
  Enter the Employee Number:
  
  Input the personnel number of the employee for whom you are receiving the error.
  
  
  
  Select the Infotype:
  
  Choose the infotype 0105 (Communications) from the list of infotypes.
  
  
  
  Create or Maintain the Infotype:
  
  If the infotype does not exist, you will need to create it by clicking on the "Create" button.
  If it exists but is incomplete, you can select it and click on the "Change" button to update the necessary fields.
  
  
  
  Fill in Required Fields:
  
  Enter the required communication details, such as email address, phone number, etc. Ensure that all mandatory fields are filled out.
  
  
  
  Save the Changes:
  
  After entering the necessary information, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt the Original Action:
  
  After maintaining the Communications infotype, try to perform the action that previously resulted in the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0105 (Communications): This infotype is crucial for maintaining contact information for employees. It can include multiple records for different types of communication (e.g., personal email, work email, mobile phone).
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to maintain employee master data and infotypes.
  Data Consistency: Regularly check for missing infotypes or incomplete data in employee records to prevent similar errors in the future.
  SAP Notes: If you continue to experience issues, check SAP Notes for any related updates or patches that may address specific bugs or enhancements related to infotype management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PE008 error and ensure that the necessary communication data is maintained for the employee in question.