How To Fix HRPAD99RU_GARN001 - Garnishment document category &1 not allowed for country grouping &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAD99RU_GARN - Message Class for Garnishments

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Garnishment document category &1 not allowed for country grouping &2

What causes this issue?

The specified document category is not in the document categories
catalog.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Specify the document category in the Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.OHIKZMDPA_IT026_008>Determine Document Categories for
Garnishment</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAD99RU_GARN001 - Garnishment document category &1 not allowed for country grouping &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAD99RU_GARN001 indicates that there is an issue with the garnishment document category being used in the context of a specific country grouping. This error typically arises in the Human Resources (HR) module, particularly when dealing with payroll and garnishments.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  The garnishment document category specified in the payroll or HR data is not valid for the country grouping defined in the system.
  There may be a configuration issue where the garnishment document category is not properly set up for the specified country grouping in the SAP system.
  The garnishment type being processed does not exist or is not allowed for the specified country.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and navigate to the relevant section for payroll and garnishments.
  Verify that the garnishment document category is correctly configured for the specified country grouping. This can usually be found under:
  
  Payroll > Garnishments > Define Garnishment Document Categories
  
  
  Ensure that the document category you are trying to use is allowed for the country grouping in question.
  
  
  
  Review Data Entry:
  
  Check the payroll or HR data entry to ensure that the correct garnishment document category is being used.
  Make sure that the data entered corresponds to the allowed categories for the specific country grouping.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to garnishments for the specific country to understand the allowed categories and any specific requirements.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test run of the payroll process to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Seek Help:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HR expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Country Grouping: This refers to the classification of countries in SAP based on their payroll and taxation rules. Each country grouping may have specific configurations for handling garnishments.
  Garnishment Document Categories: These are predefined categories in SAP that determine how garnishments are processed and reported. Each category may have specific rules and requirements based on local laws and regulations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on garnishment processing for the affected country grouping.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.