How To Fix HRFORMS805 - '&1' is not a valid country

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRFORMS - Messages for HR Form Builder

• Message number: 805

• Message text: '&1' is not a valid country

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRFORMS805 - '&1' is not a valid country ?

  The SAP error message HRFORMS805 indicates that the country code specified in a certain context (usually related to HR forms or payroll processing) is not recognized as a valid country in the system. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when generating HR forms, processing payroll, or during data entry.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Country Code: The country code provided does not exist in the SAP system. This could be due to a typo or an incorrect entry.
  Missing Configuration: The country may not be configured in the system. This can happen if the country is not part of the system's global settings or if the necessary country-specific settings have not been implemented.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies or errors in the country codes.
  Custom Development: If there are custom forms or reports, the country code might not be properly validated or mapped.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Country Code: Verify the country code being used. Ensure that it is correctly spelled and formatted according to SAP standards.
  Configuration Check: 
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO and navigate to the relevant configuration settings for countries under the Human Resources module.
  Ensure that the country in question is defined and that all necessary settings (like payroll, tax, etc.) are properly configured.
  
  
  Maintain Country-Specific Settings: If the country is not present, you may need to create it or configure it properly in the system.
  Data Validation: If the error arises from data migration, review the data for inconsistencies and correct any invalid country codes.
  Custom Code Review: If the error is occurring in a custom program or report, review the code to ensure that it correctly handles country codes and validates them against the system's configuration.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO for configuration settings.
  SE11 for checking the data dictionary and tables related to country codes.
  
  
  Tables: 
  
  T005 (Countries) - This table contains the list of valid country codes in SAP.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for specific country configuration and HR forms processing.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the HRFORMS805 error in your SAP system.