How To Fix PG008 - Infotype &1 does not exist

PG008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PG - Error Messages for Master Data Programs

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Infotype &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

Infotype &V1& is not available in the system.

System Response

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How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PG008 - Infotype &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message PG008, which states "Infotype &1 does not exist," typically occurs in the context of Human Capital Management (HCM) when the system is trying to access an infotype that is not defined or not available in the system. Infotypes are data structures used in SAP HCM to store employee-related information.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Infotype: The specified infotype (indicated by &1) is not defined in the system. This could be due to a typo in the infotype number or name.
  
  Configuration Issues: The infotype may not be configured properly in the system, or it may have been deactivated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the infotype.
  Incorrect Program Logic: The program or transaction being executed may have incorrect logic that references an infotype that is not applicable in the current context.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Infotype Definition:
  
  Use transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check if the infotype exists. Enter the infotype number