How To Fix PG828 - Field &1 from infotype &2 has an invalid reference field

PG828 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 828

• Message text: Field &1 from infotype &2 has an invalid reference field

What causes this issue?

Field &V1& in infotype &V2& has reference table &V3&. This field cannot
be used in the infotype header. The system only supports fields that
have the corresponding infotype table as their reference table.

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?

Remove the invalid field.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PG828 - Field &1 from infotype &2 has an invalid reference field ?

  The SAP error message PG828 indicates that there is an issue with a field in an infotype that is referencing an invalid or non-existent entry. This typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or organizational management when the system is trying to access a field that is expected to have a valid reference but does not.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Reference: The field specified in the error message is trying to reference a value that does not exist in the corresponding table or infotype. This could be due to data inconsistencies, such as missing entries or incorrect configurations.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system or if there have been recent changes to the infotype structure, it may lead to references that are no longer valid.
  Custom Development: If there are custom enhancements or modifications in the system, they might not be correctly handling the references, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
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