CTE_HCM_EMPLOYEE007 - &2 is not a valid SAP field for SAP infotype &1. Use the F4 help.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CTE_HCM_EMPLOYEE - Concur Integration: HCM Messages

• Message number: 007

• Message text: &2 is not a valid SAP field for SAP infotype &1. Use the F4 help.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CTE_HCM_EMPLOYEE007 - &2 is not a valid SAP field for SAP infotype &1. Use the F4 help. ?

  The SAP error message CTE_HCM_EMPLOYEE007 indicates that a specific field (denoted by &2) is not recognized as a valid field for the specified infotype (denoted by &1). This error typically occurs in the context of Human Capital Management (HCM) when trying to enter or modify data in an infotype record.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Field Reference: The field you are trying to use does not exist in the specified infotype. This could be due to a typo, or the field may have been removed or renamed in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The infotype may not be properly configured in the system, or the field may not be included in the infotype structure.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the specified field in the infotype.
  Custom Development: If there are custom fields or enhancements, they may not be correctly implemented or activated.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Validity: Use the F4 help (search help) to verify that the field you are trying to enter is valid for the specified infotype. This can help you identify if there is a typo or if the field is indeed not part of the infotype.
  Review Infotype Configuration: Check the configuration of the infotype in the SAP system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant infotype in the SAP IMG (Implementation Guide) and ensuring that the field is included in the infotype structure.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the fields in the infotype. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  Consult Documentation: If the infotype is part of a custom development, consult the documentation or the developer to ensure that the field is correctly implemented.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Infotypes are data structures in SAP HCM that store employee-related information. Each infotype has a specific set of fields.
  F4 Help: The F4 help function in SAP allows users to search for valid entries for a field, which can help in identifying valid fields for infotypes.
  SAP Notes: SAP provides a repository of notes that can be searched for specific error messages or issues. You can access this through the SAP Support Portal.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.