HRPA_ARCH202 - Country grouping &1 not valid for personnel number &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPA_ARCH -

• Message number: 202

• Message text: Country grouping &1 not valid for personnel number &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPA_ARCH202 - Country grouping &1 not valid for personnel number &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRPA_ARCH202 indicates that there is an issue with the country grouping associated with a specific personnel number in the Human Resources (HR) module. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find a valid country grouping for the specified personnel number, which can affect various HR processes, including payroll and reporting.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Country Grouping: The country grouping assigned to the personnel number does not exist or is not valid in the system.
  Personnel Number Issues: The personnel number may not be correctly set up or may have been deleted or archived.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the HR module where the country grouping is not properly defined or linked to the personnel number.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the country grouping assignments.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Country Grouping Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Personnel Management > Personnel Administration > Customizing Procedures > Define Country Groupings.
  Ensure that the country grouping for the relevant country is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Verify Personnel Number:
  
  Use transaction code PA20 (Display HR Master Data) to check the details of the personnel number.
  Ensure that the personnel number is active and has the correct country grouping assigned.
  
  
  
  Update Country Grouping:
  
  If the country grouping is incorrect, you can update it using transaction code PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data).
  Navigate to the relevant infotype (e.g., Infotype 0001 - Organizational Assignment) and update the country grouping.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Migration Issues:
  
  If the error occurred after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all necessary mappings and configurations were correctly applied.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Country Grouping: This is a classification used in SAP to group countries based on specific criteria, such as payroll processing, taxation, and legal requirements.
  Personnel Number: A unique identifier assigned to each employee in the SAP HR system, which is used to manage their HR data.
  Infotypes: These are data structures in SAP HR that store specific types of information about employees, such as personal data, organizational assignment, and payroll data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the HRPA_ARCH202 error message.