How To Fix 5D861 - An entry for country & (&) is missing for feature KGLND

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5D - Error Messages for German Infotype Module Pools

• Message number: 861

• Message text: An entry for country & (&) is missing for feature KGLND

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D861 - An entry for country & (&) is missing for feature KGLND ?

  The SAP error message 5D861 indicates that there is a missing entry for a specific country in the feature KGLND (Country-Specific Settings for Payroll). This typically occurs when the system is trying to process payroll or other country-specific functionalities, and it cannot find the necessary configuration for the specified country.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The country in question does not have the required entries in the feature KGLND, which is used to define country-specific settings for payroll processing.
  Incorrect Country Code: The country code being referenced may be incorrect or not properly defined in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have included the necessary entries for the country.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Feature KGLND:
  
  Go to transaction code PE03 (Feature Maintenance).
  Look for the feature KGLND and check if the country in question is listed.
  If it is missing, you will need to add the appropriate entry for that country.
  
  
  
  Add Missing Entry:
  
  If you have the necessary authorization, you can add the missing entry directly in the feature.
  Ensure that you provide the correct country code and any other required parameters.
  
  
  
  Review Country-Specific Settings:
  
  Check if there are any other country-specific settings that need to be configured for the payroll process.
  This may include checking the configuration in transaction codes like SPRO (Customizing) for payroll settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific country and payroll processing to ensure all necessary configurations are in place.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the configuration was supposed to be transported, check the transport requests to ensure that they were completed successfully and included the necessary entries.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PE03: Feature Maintenance
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring country-specific payroll settings.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for information on payroll configuration and country-specific settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5D861 and ensure that the necessary configurations for the specified country are in place.