How To Fix PG805 - Field with initial infotype.

PG805 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 805

• Message text: Field with initial infotype.

What causes this issue?

You tried to use a field without infotype specification.

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?

Please contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PG805 - Field with initial infotype. ?

  The SAP error message PG805 ("Field with initial infotype") typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or when working with infotypes in the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that a required field for a specific infotype is not filled or is left empty when it should contain data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The most common cause of this error is that a required field in the infotype is not filled out. This could be due to user oversight or a system issue where data was not properly saved or transferred.
  Incorrect Configuration: Sometimes, the infotype configuration may require certain fields to be filled, but the system is not enforcing this correctly due to misconfiguration.
  Data Inconsistency: If there are inconsistencies in the data (e.g., missing relationships or dependencies), it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Required Fields: Review the infotype in question and ensure that all required fields are filled out.