How To Fix PG338 - Infotype &1 either has no subtypes, or is not supported

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 338

• Message text: Infotype &1 either has no subtypes, or is not supported

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PG338 - Infotype &1 either has no subtypes, or is not supported ?

  The SAP error message PG338 indicates that the specified infotype either does not have any subtypes defined or the subtype is not supported in the current context. This error typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or organizational management when trying to access or maintain infotypes that require subtypes.
  Cause:
  
  
  No Subtypes Defined: The infotype you are trying to access does not have any subtypes defined in the system. This can happen if the infotype is not configured properly or if it is a custom infotype that has not been fully set up.
  
  
  Unsupported Subtype: The infotype may have subtypes, but the specific subtype you are trying to use is not supported in the current context. This could be due to configuration settings or restrictions based on the employee's status or other criteria.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain subtypes, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Infotype Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code PM01 or SPRO to check the configuration of the infotype in question.
  Ensure that the infotype has the necessary subtypes defined. If it is a custom infotype, verify that it has been properly developed and activated.
  
  
  
  Review Subtype Settings:
  
  If the infotype has subtypes, check the settings for those subtypes to ensure they are correctly configured and supported in the context you are working in.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the infotype and its subtypes. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to the specific infotype to understand its expected behavior and any prerequisites for using its subtypes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  If you have made changes to the configuration, test the infotype again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue cannot be resolved through configuration or authorization checks, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Infotypes are data structures in SAP that store specific types of information about employees, such as personal data, organizational assignments, and payroll data.
  Subtypes: Subtypes allow for further categorization of infotypes, enabling different variations of the same type of data to be stored.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PA20 (Display HR Master Data), and SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) for configuration tasks.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the PG338 error and implement a solution.