5K700 - Error reading Infotype 0224. Conversion not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5K - HR: Messages for Canada

• Message number: 700

• Message text: Error reading Infotype 0224. Conversion not possible

What causes this issue?

An error was encountered when attempting to access Infotype 0224
records for the selected employee.

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

System Response

The system was unable to read Infotype 0224 data for conversion to the
Tax Framework (Infotypes 0461, 0462, 0463, 0464). Without this data,
no conversion was possible. After the failure to read IT0224 data,
the system halted further activity for this employee, and proceeded to
the next employee in the selection list.

How to fix this error?

Use transaction PA30 to review the employee's Infotype 0224 records.
The error was probably encountered because these records were locked,
or non-existant.
Infotype 0224 records (or Tax Framework records) are only required for
employee's who will be processed through Net Payroll.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5K700 - Error reading Infotype 0224. Conversion not possible ?

  The SAP error message 5K700 ("Error reading Infotype 0224. Conversion not possible") typically occurs when there is an issue with reading or converting data from Infotype 0224, which is related to the "Employee Remuneration" infotype in the SAP HR module. This error can arise due to various reasons, including data inconsistencies, missing entries, or configuration issues.
  Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data stored in Infotype 0224, such as missing or incorrect entries.
  Missing Entries: The employee record may not have the necessary entries in Infotype 0224, leading to conversion issues.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration problems in the system that affect how data is read or converted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data in Infotype 0224.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the database or the SAP application server.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Entries: Verify that the data in Infotype 0224 is complete and correct. Look for any missing or incorrect entries that may be causing the error.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings related to Infotype 0224 to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and read data from Infotype 0224.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can analyze the program or transaction that is generating the error to identify the root cause.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates available that resolve the issue.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0224: This infotype is used to store employee remuneration data, including various types of payments and deductions.
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to view and edit infotype records.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation for detailed information on Infotype 0224 and its configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the 5K700 error message in SAP.