How To Fix 3G114 - Employee grouping &1 does not exist (feature PPMOD contains errors)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3G - Payroll: International

• Message number: 114

• Message text: Employee grouping &1 does not exist (feature PPMOD contains errors)

What causes this issue?

The employee grouping &V1& has been determined when accessing the
feature PPMOD. However, according to table T52EM, this grouping is not
valid.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the missing entries in the table of valid employee groupings
for account determination, or correct the decision tree for feature
PPMOD.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3G114 - Employee grouping &1 does not exist (feature PPMOD contains errors) ?

  The SAP error message 3G114 indicates that there is an issue with the employee grouping specified in the system. Specifically, it states that the employee grouping &1 does not exist, and it is related to the feature PPMOD which contains errors. This error typically arises in the context of personnel administration or payroll processing.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Employee Grouping: The employee grouping specified in the system does not exist in the configuration. This could be due to a typo, or the grouping may not have been created or activated in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The feature PPMOD (which is used to determine employee groupings based on certain criteria) may have been incorrectly configured, leading to the system not being able to find the specified grouping.
  Missing Customization: If the employee grouping is supposed to be a custom grouping, it may not have been properly defined in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Grouping: Verify the employee grouping that is being referenced in the error message. Ensure that it exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration area in SAP (usually under SPRO -> Personnel Management -> Personnel Administration -> Employee Groupings).
  
  
  Review Feature PPMOD: Check the configuration of the feature PPMOD. You can do this by using transaction code PE03 to display the feature. Ensure that the logic defined in the feature is correct and that it properly references existing employee groupings.
  
  
  Create or Modify Employee Grouping: If the employee grouping does not exist, you may need to create it. If it exists but is not correctly configured, you may need to modify it to ensure it aligns with your organizational requirements.
  
  
  Transport Requests: If changes were made in a development environment, ensure that the changes are transported to the production environment correctly.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant documentation or notes from SAP that may provide additional context or updates regarding this error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PE03: To display and maintain features.
  SPRO: To access the SAP Reference IMG for configuration.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message or the feature PPMOD, as there may be specific patches or updates that address known issues.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, perform testing to ensure that the error is resolved and that the employee groupings are functioning as expected in the payroll or personnel administration processes.
  
  
  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.