How To Fix PG196 - Changing infotype group not permitted when moving the Action

PG196 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 196

• Message text: Changing infotype group not permitted when moving the Action

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PG196 - Changing infotype group not permitted when moving the Action ?

  The SAP error message PG196 ("Changing infotype group not permitted when moving the Action") typically occurs in the context of personnel actions in the Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with infotypes (information types) that are associated with employee data.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when there is an attempt to change the infotype group of a personnel action that is not allowed. Infotype groups are used to categorize infotypes, and certain actions may have restrictions on which infotype groups can be associated with them. The error indicates that the system is preventing a change that violates these rules.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The infotype group configuration may not allow changes for the specific action being processed.
  Action Type Restrictions: The action type being executed may have predefined infotype groups that cannot be altered.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action or change the infotype group.
  
  
  Solution:
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