How To Fix HRPAY99OC096 - &1 is not a valid country grouping

HRPAY99OC096 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAY99OC - International payroll accounting, off-cycle

• Message number: 096

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

What causes this issue?

This transaction code is not valid for the off-cycle workbench.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Please contact HRMS development.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAY99OC096 - &1 is not a valid country grouping ?

  The SAP error message HRPAY99OC096 indicates that the specified country grouping is not valid in the context of payroll processing. This error typically arises in the Human Resources (HR) module, particularly when dealing with payroll configurations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Country Grouping: The country grouping specified in the payroll configuration does not exist or is incorrectly entered.
  
  Configuration Issues: The country grouping may not be properly configured in the system, or the necessary payroll schemas and rules for that grouping are missing.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typographical error in the country grouping code entered in the payroll settings or employee master data.
  Missing Country Grouping: The country grouping may not be activated in the system, or the relevant country-specific payroll components are not installed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Country Grouping: Verify the country grouping code that is being used. Ensure that it is correctly entered and corresponds to a valid grouping in the system.
  Configuration Review: Go to the