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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 configuration settings in the SAP system (transaction code SPRO) and check the payroll settings for the specific country. Ensure that the country grouping is properly defined and that all necessary components are activated.
  Update Employee Master Data: If the error is related to a specific employee, check their master data (transaction code PA30) to ensure that the country grouping is correctly assigned.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific country grouping to ensure that all necessary configurations are in place.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO: Access the SAP Reference IMG for configuration.
  PA30: Maintain employee master data.
  PA40: Execute personnel actions.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Country Grouping Tables: Familiarize yourself with the relevant tables (e.g., T511) that define country groupings and their associated payroll configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the HRPAY99OC096 error message.