How To Fix PG470 - This customer enhancement of an SAP infotype must be created manually

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 470

• Message text: This customer enhancement of an SAP infotype must be created manually

What causes this issue?

As a customer, you want to enhance an SAP infotype with a repeat
structure.

System Response

Insert the repeat fields in a CI Include in the SAP line screen
structure, or create your own specific screen structure.
The coding for the conversion must be in the corresponding BAdI
HRPAD00INFTYUI.

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?

These activities are not supported by PM01. Therefore, you must perform
the individual steps manually.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PG470 - This customer enhancement of an SAP infotype must be created manually ?

  The SAP error message PG470, which states "This customer enhancement of an SAP infotype must be created manually," typically occurs when there is an attempt to use a customer enhancement for an infotype that has not been properly set up or configured in the system. This message is often related to the use of customer-specific fields or enhancements in the SAP HR module.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Customization: The required customer enhancement for the infotype has not been created or activated in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The infotype may not be configured correctly to accommodate the custom fields or enhancements.
  Development Environment: The enhancement might exist in a development environment but has not been transported to the production environment.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create the enhancement.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create the Enhancement Manually:
  
  Go to transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE80 (Object Navigator).
  Locate the infotype in question and check if the customer enhancement exists.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it manually. This typically involves defining the structure and fields that you want to add to the infotype.
  
  
  
  Check Customization Settings:
  
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  Navigate to the relevant section for HR infotypes and ensure that the necessary settings for the customer enhancement are configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the enhancement was created in a development environment, ensure that it has been transported to the production environment using transaction code SE09 or SE10.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify infotypes and enhancements. This may involve checking roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any documentation or specifications related to the custom enhancement to ensure that it aligns with the business requirements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Testing: After making changes, ensure to test the infotype thoroughly to confirm that the enhancement works as expected without causing any additional issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP HR functional consultant or a developer who specializes in SAP enhancements.