How To Fix HRPAYDEST285 - The state &1 does not exist

HRPAYDEST285 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEST - Message Class: Taxes Germany

• Message number: 285

• Message text: The state &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

The state &V1& does not exist in check table T005S.

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?

Change the entry for the state in table T5D0P for &V2& &V3&.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

HRPAYDEST285 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAYDEST285, which states "The state &1 does not exist," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or when dealing with employee master data in the Human Resources (HR) module. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid state code that is referenced in the payroll or employee data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid State Code: The state code referenced in the employee's address or payroll data does not exist in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The state may not be properly configured in the system, or it may not be included in the relevant tables.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typographical error in the state code entered in the employee's master data.
  Missing Customization: If the organization has specific requirements or customizations, the state may not be included in the standard configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employee Master Data: Review the employee's master data to ensure that the state code is entered