How To Fix RP491 - Invalid data for personnel number &, infotype &

RP491 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RP - Error Messages for Infotype Module Pools

• Message number: 491

• Message text: Invalid data for personnel number &, infotype &

What causes this issue?

You have tried to post inconsistent data with the HR Master Data update
program.

System Response

This problem always leads to the operation being cancelled.

How to fix this error?

Normally, SAP standard transactions do not post any inconsistent data.
However, the following problems have occurred in the update program in
the past:

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

By calling up the update program via customer reports.
Via inconsistencies created by customer modifications.
Programming errors in SAP standard transactions.
Check to see if one of the first two problems applies to you, and if
so, try to solve the problem yourself.
If you cannot solve the problem this way, create an error message for
SAP to solve.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RP491 - Invalid data for personnel number &, infotype & ?

  The SAP error message "RP491 Invalid data for personnel number &, infotype &" typically occurs in the context of HR (Human Resources) processes when there is an issue with the data associated with a specific personnel number and infotype. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Personnel Number: The personnel number specified may not exist in the system or may have been deleted.
  Invalid Infotype: The infotype specified may not be valid for the given personnel number, or it may not be configured correctly in the system.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the infotype records for the specified personnel number.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the data for the specified personnel number or infotype.
  Incorrect Configuration: The infotype may not be properly configured in the system, leading to invalid data being processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Personnel Number: Check if