How To Fix HRPAYDEST854 - Selection of a country only permitted for employment status "Pensioner"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEST - Message Class: Taxes Germany

• Message number: 854

• Message text: Selection of a country only permitted for employment status "Pensioner"

What causes this issue?

The country selection limits the employment tax deduction to pension
payments of beneficiaries with limited tax liability who are entitled to
convention-related advantages as part of the Double Taxation Convention
for certain countries.
In Infotype Actions (0000), the status of the employee, which is stored
in the Employment field is evaluated.

System Response

The system checks the status of the employee (Employment field) if a
country has been selected in infotype Actions (0000) and issues an error
message if this status is different from the valid pensioner status.

How to fix this error?

Change the employment status of the employee by performing a suitable
personnel action. You can then make the necessary entry.

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 HRPAYDEST854 - Selection of a country only permitted for employment status "Pensioner" ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEST854 indicates that there is an issue with the selection of a country in the context of an employee's employment status. Specifically, this error occurs when a country is selected for an employee whose employment status is not "Pensioner." 
  Cause:
  The error arises because the system is designed to allow the selection of a country only for employees who are classified as pensioners. If an employee has a different employment status (e.g., active, terminated, etc.), the system will not permit the selection of a country, leading to this error message.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Employment Status: Verify the employment status of the employee in question. If the employee is not a pensioner, you will need to ensure that the country selection is appropriate for their current status.
  
  
  Adjust Data Entry: If you mistakenly selected a country for a non-pensioner employee, remove the country selection or change the employment status to "Pensioner" if applicable and correct.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If you believe that the country selection should be allowed for other employment statuses, you may need to review the configuration settings in the SAP system. This may involve consulting with your SAP HR module administrator or a technical consultant to adjust the settings.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for further guidance on handling employment statuses and country selections.
  
  
  Testing: After making any changes, test the scenario again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP HR Module: This error is specific to the Human Resources (HR) module in SAP, particularly in the payroll area.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate permissions to make changes to employee records and statuses.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or updates that may address this error or provide additional context.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.