How To Fix HRPAYDE_KGBA006 - It was not possible to determine the country of residence of person "&1".

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDE_KGBA - Child Allowance Handing Over of Dataset

• Message number: 006

• Message text: It was not possible to determine the country of residence of person "&1".

What causes this issue?

It was not possible to determine the person?s country of residence for
country key &V1& stored in infotype <LS>Addresses </>(IT0006).

System Response

The personnel case is not written to the XML file.

How to fix this error?

Adjust your customer-specific implementation of method <LS>
MAP_LAND1_TO_WOHNLANDPERSON </>of BAdI
<DS:SIMG.HRPAYDE_KGBA_B_MAP_CUSTOMIZING>HRPAYDE_KGBA_B_MAP_CUSTOMIZING
</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDE_KGBA006 - It was not possible to determine the country of residence of person "&1". ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDE_KGBA006 indicates that the system was unable to determine the country of residence for a specific person (indicated by "&1"). This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing or when handling employee data in the Human Resources (HR) module.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The most common cause of this error is that the employee's master data does not contain the necessary information to determine their country of residence. This could be due to missing entries in the infotype records (e.g., Infotype 0006 - Addresses).
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the correct mapping of residence data to the country.
  
  
  Data Consistency: There might be inconsistencies in the data, such as incorrect country codes or formats.
  
  
  Country-Specific Settings: The system may not have the necessary country-specific settings or data to determine the residence.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Go to the employee's master data (transaction PA30) and check Infotype 0006 (Addresses) to ensure that the country of residence is correctly entered.
  Ensure that the address is complete and that the country field is filled in correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to country determination. This may involve reviewing the settings in the IMG (Implementation Guide) under the HR module.
  Ensure that the country-specific settings for payroll are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Checks:
  
  Run data consistency checks to identify any discrepancies in the employee data that may lead to this error.
  Correct any inconsistencies found in the employee records.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP notes and documentation related to this error message for any specific recommendations or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary corrections, perform a test run of the payroll or the process that triggered the error to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes, especially Infotype 0006 (Addresses) and Infotype 0002 (Personal Data), as they are crucial for determining the country of residence.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP's support portal for any notes related to HRPAYDE_KGBA006 for additional insights or updates.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user performing these actions has the necessary authorizations to view and edit employee master data.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who specializes in SAP HR modules.