How To Fix HRCCE00PAY051 - Missing Entry for GrpgReason XXNT for PersAssignment &1 in GROUPING Table

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRCCE00PAY - Payroll for Concurrent Employment

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Missing Entry for GrpgReason XXNT for PersAssignment &1 in GROUPING Table

What causes this issue?

For personnel assignment &V1&, there is no entry for grouping reason
XXNT <LS>(Net Amount, Retroactive Amount, Payment)</> in the GROUPING
table <LS>(Grouping Information for Person)</> for the payroll result
&V2&. This means that grouping reason XXNT is not used in payroll.

System Response

The system rejects personnel assignment &V1& during the payroll run.

How to fix this error?

Check why the entry for grouping reason XXNT is missing in the GROUPING
table. Proceed as follows:
If the payroll result for the current payroll period is affected, check
the GROUPING table in the payroll log.
If the payroll result for a previous payroll period is affected, check
the GROUPING table with <LS>Display Payroll Results</> (program
H99_DISPLAY_PAYRESULT or transaction PC_PAYRESULT).

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRCCE00PAY051 - Missing Entry for GrpgReason XXNT for PersAssignment &1 in GROUPING Table ?

  The SAP error message HRCCE00PAY051 indicates that there is a missing entry for a specific grouping reason (in this case, XXNT) for a personnel assignment in the GROUPING table. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing or when trying to generate payroll results.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Grouping Reason: The specific grouping reason (XXNT) is not defined in the GROUPING table. This can happen if the grouping reason was not set up correctly or if it was deleted inadvertently.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for payroll processing may not be aligned with the personnel assignment, leading to this error.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or infotypes related to the employee's personnel assignment.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Grouping Table:
  
  Go to transaction code SM30 or SE16 and check the GROUPING table (usually it is T5D1A or similar depending on your configuration).
  Verify if the grouping reason XXNT exists. If it does not, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Entry:
  
  If the entry is missing, you can add it by using the appropriate transaction (like SM30) to maintain the GROUPING table.
  Ensure that you have the correct values for the grouping reason and that it aligns with your payroll configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the payroll configuration settings in transaction SPRO under the relevant area (e.g., Payroll -> Payroll for Country -> Payroll Control).
  Ensure that the grouping reasons are correctly defined and linked to the relevant personnel areas and employee groups.
  
  
  
  Check Personnel Assignment:
  
  Review the personnel assignment of the employee in question. Ensure that all necessary infotypes are correctly filled out and that there are no missing or incorrect entries.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to payroll processing for your specific country version, as there may be specific requirements or configurations needed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error is resolved and that payroll processing can continue without issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM30: Maintain Table Views
  SE16: Data Browser
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message HRCCE00PAY051 and ensure that payroll processing can proceed smoothly.