How To Fix 54594 - Country grouping "&" is not correct (you have chosen "&")

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 54 - Messages for HR tables

• Message number: 594

• Message text: Country grouping "&" is not correct (you have chosen "&")

What causes this issue?

A country grouping has been determined for the specified personnel
number. However, the control information "VERSC" for the payroll result
contains a different country grouping. This is a technical error that
should not occur.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 54594 - Country grouping "&" is not correct (you have chosen "&") ?

  The SAP error message 54594, which states "Country grouping '&' is not correct (you have chosen '&')", typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the country grouping defined in the system and the one that is being used in a particular transaction or configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Country Grouping: The country grouping assigned to a specific country in the configuration does not match the expected values in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The country grouping may not be properly configured in the system, or the country itself may not be assigned to the correct grouping.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may have entered an incorrect country code or grouping in the relevant fields.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) and navigate to the relevant configuration area (e.g., Financial Accounting, Controlling, etc.).
  Verify the country groupings under the relevant sections (e.g., "Financial Accounting" -> "General Ledger Accounting" -> "Master Data" -> "Define Country Groupings").
  Ensure that the country in question is assigned to the correct grouping.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data records (e.g., vendor, customer, employee) to ensure that the country and its grouping are correctly defined.
  Use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) or MK01 (Create Vendor) to review and correct any discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If the error is due to incorrect data entry, ensure that users are entering the correct country codes and groupings in the relevant fields.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files for specific details on country groupings and their implications in your configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Country Grouping: This is a classification used in SAP to group countries based on similar legal and tax requirements. It is essential for various functionalities, including tax calculations and reporting.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO, SE11 (Data Dictionary), and SE16 (Data Browser) to help diagnose and resolve issues.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the SAP error message 54594.