How To Fix HRDSYS513 - Maximum length of country grouping exceeded (max. length: 2 characters)

HRDSYS513 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRDSYS - Messages for HR documentation system

• Message number: 513

• Message text: Maximum length of country grouping exceeded (max. length: 2 characters)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRDSYS513 - Maximum length of country grouping exceeded (max. length: 2 characters) ?

  The SAP error message HRDSYS513 indicates that there is an issue with the country grouping configuration in the SAP system. Specifically, it means that the maximum length for the country grouping has been exceeded, which is set to 2 characters. This error typically arises in the context of HR (Human Resources) or payroll processing when the system encounters a country grouping code that is longer than the allowed length.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The country grouping code may have been incorrectly configured in the system, possibly due to manual entry errors or incorrect data migration.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a data entry error where a user has entered a country grouping code that exceeds the 2-character limit.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements in place, they may be incorrectly handling country grouping codes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings for country groupings in the SAP system (usually found in the