3W089 - No infotype & record for pers.no. & in period & - &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3W - HR: Message Class South Africa

• Message number: 089

• Message text: No infotype & record for pers.no. & in period & - &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3W089 - No infotype & record for pers.no. & in period & - & ?

  The SAP error message 3W089 indicates that there is no infotype record for a specific personnel number (pers.no.) in the specified period. This error typically occurs when you are trying to access or process employee data that does not exist in the system for the given time frame.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Infotype Record: The most common cause is that the infotype (e.g., personal data, organizational assignment, etc.) for the specified personnel number does not exist for the given period.
  Incorrect Date Range: The date range you are querying may not align with the dates for which the infotype records are maintained.
  Data Deletion: The records may have been deleted or not created due to an error during data entry.
  Incorrect Personnel Number: The personnel number entered may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Infotype Records:
  
  Use transaction code PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check if the infotype record exists for the specified personnel number and period.
  Ensure that you are looking at the correct infotype.
  
  
  
  Verify Date Range:
  
  Ensure that the date range you are querying is correct and that it falls within the validity period of the infotype records.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Records:
  
  If the infotype record is missing, you may need to create it using transaction code PA30. Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify HR master data.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Deletion:
  
  If records were deleted, you may need to restore them if you have a backup or consult with your HR data management team.
  
  
  
  Validate Personnel Number:
  
  Double-check the personnel number for any typos or errors. Ensure that the personnel number exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Infotypes are data structures in SAP HR that store specific types of employee-related information. Each infotype has a unique number (e.g., 0001 for Organizational Assignment, 0002 for Personal Data).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20, PA30, and PA40 (for actions) to manage HR data effectively.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or edit HR master data, as restrictions may prevent you from accessing certain records.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these aspects, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP HR support team or a functional consultant for further assistance.