How To Fix HRESS_CLMS_MSG179 - Approver Grouping based on Reimbursement Type is not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRESS_CLMS_MSG - Messages for India PS localization functionalities

• Message number: 179

• Message text: Approver Grouping based on Reimbursement Type is not maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRESS_CLMS_MSG179 - Approver Grouping based on Reimbursement Type is not maintained ?

  The SAP error message HRESS_CLMS_MSG179 indicates that the approver grouping for a specific reimbursement type is not maintained in the system. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP Employee Self-Service (ESS) or Travel Management modules, where expense claims or reimbursements are processed.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a defined approver grouping for the reimbursement type that the user is trying to submit. This means that the system does not know which approvers should be associated with that particular type of reimbursement, leading to the error message.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you need to maintain the approver grouping for the relevant reimbursement type. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: 
  SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Travel Management -> Travel Expenses -> Travel Expense Reporting -> Define Approver Grouping
  
  
  
  
  Define Approver Grouping:
  
  In the configuration settings, you will need to create or modify the approver grouping for the specific reimbursement type.
  Ensure that the reimbursement type in question is linked to the correct approver grouping.
  
  
  
  Assign Approvers:
  
  After defining the grouping, make sure to assign the appropriate approvers to that grouping. This can usually be done in the same configuration area.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the changes, test the process by submitting a reimbursement request of the type that was causing the error to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the users who are submitting the claims have the necessary authorizations to access the reimbursement types and approver groupings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration or PR05 for processing travel expenses.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring Travel Management and Expense Reporting.
  Support: If the issue persists after making the necessary changes, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Community for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message HRESS_CLMS_MSG179 and ensure that the approver grouping is correctly maintained for the reimbursement types in your SAP system.