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

PG470 - Overview

• 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.

PG470 - Details

• 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