How To Fix XSS_CAT_RFC002 - No infotype &1 exists for personnel number &2 on &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XSS_CAT_RFC - Error Messages CATS FACE RFC Layer

• Message number: 002

• Message text: No infotype &1 exists for personnel number &2 on &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XSS_CAT_RFC002 - No infotype &1 exists for personnel number &2 on &3 ?

  The SAP error message XSS_CAT_RFC002 indicates that there is an issue with retrieving an infotype for a specific personnel number on a given date. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP HR (Human Resources) when trying to access employee data that does not exist for the specified infotype.
  Cause:
  The error message can be caused by several factors:
  
  Non-existent Infotype: The specified infotype (denoted by &1) does not exist for the personnel number (denoted by &2) on the specified date (denoted by &3).
  Incorrect Personnel Number: The personnel number may be incorrect or does not correspond to an active employee in the system.
  Date Issues: The date specified may be outside the validity period of the infotype, meaning that the infotype was not active on that date.
  Data Deletion: The infotype data may have been deleted or not yet created for the personnel number.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the infotype data for the specified personnel number.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Infotype Existence:
  
  Use transaction code PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check if the infotype exists for the specified personnel number and date.
  Ensure that you are using the correct infotype number.
  
  
  
  Verify Personnel Number:
  
  Confirm that the personnel number is correct and corresponds to an active employee in the system.
  Check if the employee is still active and has not been terminated.
  
  
  
  Check Validity Dates:
  
  Ensure that the date you are querying falls within the validity period of the infotype. If the infotype is not valid on that date, you will need to adjust the date or check for the correct period.
  
  
  
  Review Data Deletion:
  
  If the infotype was deleted, you may need to recreate it or restore it if possible.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the infotype data for the specified personnel number. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific infotype for any additional context or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Infotypes are data structures in SAP HR that store specific types of employee information (e.g., personal data, payroll data, etc.).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20, PA30, and PA40 (for creating or changing infotypes).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any patches or updates related to the error message or infotype in question.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.