How To Fix PH318 - Infotype &1 is not permitted for country grouping &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PH - PA: Archiving & Reorganization

• Message number: 318

• Message text: Infotype &1 is not permitted for country grouping &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PH318 - Infotype &1 is not permitted for country grouping &2 ?

  The SAP error message PH318 indicates that a specific infotype is not permitted for a given country grouping. This typically occurs in the context of Human Capital Management (HCM) when trying to process employee data that is not valid for the specified country.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  An infotype (e.g., personal data, organizational assignment) is being accessed or modified for a country grouping that does not support that infotype.
  The configuration settings in the SAP system do not allow the specified infotype for the country grouping in question.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PH318 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Infotype Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and navigate to the relevant section for Personnel Administration.
  Check the configuration for the infotype in question and ensure that it is allowed for the specified country grouping.
  
  
  
  Review Country Grouping Settings:
  
  Verify the country grouping settings in the system. You can do this by checking the configuration for the country-specific settings in the HCM module.
  Ensure that the infotype is correctly assigned to the country grouping.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific infotype and country grouping to understand any restrictions or requirements.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to access or modify the infotype has the necessary authorizations to do so.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the infotype access again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and settings, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Infotypes are data structures in SAP HCM that store employee-related information. Each infotype has a specific purpose and is associated with various data fields.
  Country Grouping: This refers to the classification of countries in SAP based on their payroll and legal requirements. Each country grouping may have different rules regarding which infotypes are applicable.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to infotypes and country groupings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the PH318 error and implement a solution to resolve it.