How To Fix PG429 - Entering a view indicator is not permitted for applicants

PG429 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 429

• Message text: Entering a view indicator is not permitted for applicants

What causes this issue?

You have tried to access the applicant's infotype with a certain view
indicator. However, entering view indicators is not allowed for
applicants. Infotype views are not allowed to be created for
applicants.

System Response

Access is refused.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

PG429 - Details

• The SAP error message PG429, which states "Entering a view indicator is not permitted for applicants," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with applicant management or recruitment processes.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when a user attempts to enter or modify a view indicator for an applicant in a way that is not allowed by the system configuration. The view indicator is a field that determines how data is displayed or processed in the system, and in the case of applicants, certain restrictions are in place to maintain data integrity and compliance with business rules.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Permissions: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to modify applicant data. Sometimes, restrictions are in place based on user roles.
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings: Consult with your SAP HCM configuration team to review the settings related to applicant management.