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How To Fix PG371 - Infotype &1 is in SAP name range; please do not create


PG371 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

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

  • Message number: 371

  • Message text: Infotype &1 is in SAP name range; please do not create

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  • What causes this issue?

    Please do not create any infotypes in the SAP name range.
    The customer name range for infotypes extends from 9000 to 9999.

    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?


    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


PG371 - Details

  • The SAP error message PG371 indicates that you are trying to create or modify an infotype that is reserved for SAP standard use. Infotypes are data structures in SAP that store specific types of information related to personnel management, payroll, and other HR functions. The message suggests that the infotype you are attempting to work with is within the SAP name range, which means it is predefined and managed by SAP.
    
    Cause: Reserved Infotype: The infotype you are trying to create or modify is part of the SAP standard infotypes, which are not meant to be altered or duplicated by users. Incorrect Configuration: You may have mistakenly attempted to create an infotype that already exists in the SAP system. Development Environment: If you are in a development environment, you might be trying to create an infotype without proper naming conventions or in a way that conflicts with SAP's reserved names.
    Solution: Use Existing Infotypes: Instead of

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