How To Fix PG198 - Texts are not permitted for this infotype

PG198 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 198

• Message text: Texts are not permitted for this infotype

What causes this issue?

In accordance with the system settings in infotype table T582A, texts
are not allowed for this infotype.

System Response

You cannot enter a text.

How to fix this error?

Check your entry.
If you really want to enter a text, you must set the <DS:DE.ITXAL>Text
allowed for infotype</> switch in the infotype table to yes ("X").

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

PG198 - Details

• The SAP error message PG198, which states "Texts are not permitted for this infotype," typically occurs when you attempt to enter text for an infotype that does not support text entries. Infotypes in SAP HR (Human Resources) are used to store various types of employee-related data, and not all infotypes allow for text fields.
  
  Cause:
  
  Infotype Limitation: The specific infotype you are trying to enter text for does not have the capability to store text. This is a design choice in SAP, as some infotypes are meant to hold structured data only.
  Configuration Settings: The infotype may be configured in such a way that it does not allow text entries, either due to standard SAP settings or customizations made in your SAP environment.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Infotype Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific infotype you are working with to confirm whether it supports text entries. You can find this information in the SAP Help Portal