How To Fix SRMHRPAPL020 - Infotype "&1" not inserted, since no suitable anchor found

SRMHRPAPL020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRMHRPAPL - Service Provider HR Infotypes

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Infotype "&1" not inserted, since no suitable anchor found

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SRMHRPAPL020 - Details

• The SAP error message SRMHRPAPL020 indicates that an infotype (in this case, represented by "&1") could not be inserted because no suitable anchor was found. This typically occurs in the context of SAP HR (Human Resources) and can be related to various infotypes that require a valid anchor record to be created or updated.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Anchor Record: The most common cause of this error is that the system cannot find a valid anchor record for the infotype you are trying to insert. An anchor record is usually a valid employee record or a related object that serves as a reference point for the infotype.
  
  
  Incorrect Date: The validity dates for the infotype being inserted may not align with the existing records. If the start date of the infotype is outside the range of existing records, the system will not find a suitable anchor.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such