How To Fix PH317 - &1 is not a valid infotype

PH317 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PH - PA: Archiving & Reorganization

• Message number: 317

• Message text: &1 is not a valid infotype

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PH317 - &1 is not a valid infotype ?

  The SAP error message PH317 indicates that the specified infotype is not valid in the context in which it is being used. Infotypes are data structures in SAP HR (Human Resources) that store specific types of information about employees, such as personal data, organizational assignments, and payroll data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Infotype Number: The infotype number specified in the transaction or program does not exist or is not recognized by the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The infotype may not be configured correctly in the system, or it may not be active in the current client.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified infotype.
  Contextual Misuse: The infotype may not be applicable in the current context (e.g., trying to access a payroll infotype when the employee is not in a payroll area).
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Infotype Number: Verify that the infotype number you are trying to use is correct. You can check the list