How To Fix WPI004 - Infotyp & could not be read for personnel number &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WPI - Messages for Travel Management Web-Pl

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Infotyp & could not be read for personnel number &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WPI004 - Infotyp & could not be read for personnel number & ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WPI004 Infotyp & could not be read for personnel number &
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error message indicates that the system attempted to read a specific infotype record for a given personnel number (employee), but the record could not be found or accessed. The placeholders & represent the infotype number and the personnel number respectively.
  Common causes include:
  
  The infotype record does not exist for the employee.
  The infotype record exists but is not valid for the requested date or period.
  Authorization issues preventing the read operation.
  Data inconsistencies or missing data in the HR master data.
  The infotype is not maintained or has been deleted for the employee.
  
  
  Typical Scenarios:
  
  When running HR reports or payroll, the system tries to read infotype data but fails.
  During personnel actions or data changes, the system expects certain infotype data to be present.
  Custom programs or interfaces that read infotype data encounter missing records.
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix:
  
  
  Check Infotype Data:
  
  Use transaction PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data).
  Enter the personnel number and infotype number mentioned in the error.
  Verify if the infotype record exists and is valid for the relevant date.
  
  
  
  Maintain Missing Infotype Data:
  
  If the infotype record is missing, create or maintain it using PA30.
  Ensure the validity dates cover the period required by the process.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Verify that the user or process has the necessary authorizations to read the infotype.
  Use transaction SU53 after the error occurs to check authorization failures.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Run HR data consistency reports or use transaction S_PH0_48000010 (HR Master Data Consistency Check).
  Correct any inconsistencies found.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code or Interfaces:
  
  If the error occurs in custom programs or interfaces, check the logic for reading infotype data.
  Add error handling or checks to ensure the infotype exists before reading.
  
  
  
  Check Validity Periods:
  
  Sometimes the infotype record exists but is not valid for the date being processed.
  Adjust the validity period or the processing date accordingly.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Infotype: In SAP HR, an infotype is a logical grouping of data fields related to a specific HR topic (e.g., Personal Data - 0002, Organizational Assignment - 0001).
  Personnel Number: Unique identifier for an employee in SAP HR.
  This error is informational but can block processes if critical infotype data is missing.
  Always ensure that master data is complete and valid for the business processes being executed.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WPI004 Infotype & could not be read for personnel number &
  
  
  Cause
  Missing or invalid infotype record for the employee
  
  
  Solution
  Check and maintain infotype data in PA20/PA30; verify authorizations; correct data inconsistencies
  
  
  Transactions
  PA20, PA30, SU53, S_PH0_48000010
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the specific infotype number and personnel number, I can help you with more targeted advice.