How To Fix PG279 - Infotype & cannot be automatically moved

PG279 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 279

• Message text: Infotype & cannot be automatically moved

What causes this issue?

The employee's entry date should be moved. However, if a new time
interval is created for an infotype, then an automatic move is no
longer possible. Please check the infotype and delete the time interval
that falls before the actual entry date.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PG279 - Infotype & cannot be automatically moved ?

  The SAP error message PG279, which states "Infotype & cannot be automatically moved," typically occurs during the processing of personnel actions or when trying to move infotypes in the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that the system is unable to automatically transfer a specific infotype due to various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Infotype 
  Configuration Issues: The infotype may not be configured correctly in the system, or there may be missing settings that prevent it from being processed.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the infotype records that prevent the system from moving them.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action related to the infotype.
  Custom Logic: Custom enhancements or user exits may be interfering with the standard processing of infotypes.
  Infotype Locking: The infotype might be locked by another process or user, preventing it from being moved.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Infotype Configuration: Review the configuration of