How To Fix PHIN319 - For the specified line, no copy reference has been maintained

PHIN319 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PHIN - Phase In: Messages

• Message number: 319

• Message text: For the specified line, no copy reference has been maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PHIN319 - For the specified line, no copy reference has been maintained ?

  The SAP error message PHIN319, which states "For the specified line, no copy reference has been maintained," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with infotypes or personnel actions. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a reference for copying data from one infotype to another or from one record to another.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Copy Reference: The most common cause of this error is that the system is trying to copy data from a line item (infotype) that does not have a defined copy reference. This can happen if the configuration for the infotype is incomplete or if the specific record does not exist.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the infotype or the personnel action may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of a copy reference.
  Data Entry Issues: If the user is trying to perform an action