How To Fix PG802 - Field type &1 not provided

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 802

• Message text: Field type &1 not provided

What causes this issue?

You have tried to read a field of type &V1&.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Find the incorrect entry in <LS>Personnel Administration</> customizing
under "<DS:SIMG.OHIX0635>Define infotype header</>", view <LS>Header
Structure per Infotype</> and correct the entry.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PG802 - Field type &1 not provided ?

  The SAP error message PG802, which states "Field type &1 not provided," typically occurs in the context of SAP's data processing or configuration, particularly when dealing with data structures or field definitions in a program or configuration.
  
  Cause:
  The error is generally caused by one of the following issues:
  
  Missing Field Definition: The field type that is expected by the program or configuration is not defined in the data dictionary or the relevant structure.
  Incorrect Field Mapping: There may be a mismatch between the expected field types in the program and the actual field types defined in the database or data structure.
  
  Configuration Issues: If you are working with custom developments or configurations, there might be an issue with how the fields are defined or mapped in the relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PG802 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Field Definitions:
  
  Go to the Data Dictionary (transaction SE11) and check the relevant table or