How To Fix PG812 - Field type "&3" is not permitted for field &2 from infotype &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 812

• Message text: Field type "&3" is not permitted for field &2 from infotype &1.

What causes this issue?

Field type "&V3&" is not permitted for field &V2& from infotype &V1&.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Please contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Determine the incorrect entry in the Customizing of <LS>Personnel
Administration</> in the <LS>Header structure per infotype</> view of
the "<DS:SIMG.OHIX0635>Determine Infotype Header</>" work step, and
correct it.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PG812 - Field type "&3" is not permitted for field &2 from infotype &1. ?

  The SAP error message PG812 indicates that there is an issue with the field type being used in a specific infotype. This error typically arises in the context of Personnel Administration (PA) or Organizational Management (OM) modules when trying to process or display data related to employee records.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "Field type '&3' is not permitted for field &2 from infotype &1" suggests that the field type being used for a specific field in an infotype is not valid. This can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Field Configuration: The field may have been incorrectly configured in the infotype definition, leading to an invalid field type being assigned.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data being entered or processed may not match the expected data type for that field.
  Custom Modifications: If there have been custom modifications or enhancements to the infotype, they may have introduced inconsistencies in field definitions.
  Transport Issues: If the infotype was