How To Fix HRPAYDESVA1017 - Nationality Key &1 is invalid.

HRPAYDESVA1017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDESVA1 - Message Class for A1 Procedure

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Nationality Key &1 is invalid.

What causes this issue?

The DEUEV country key for the nationality is not included in the list of
valid nationalities (Annex 8 of the DEUEV Joint Circular). If it is not
birth data, only nationalities from Attachment 8, Part A are permitted.

System Response

The notification was created with the status 'With Errors'.

How to fix this error?

Check the nationality key that is stored in table T5D4EL (view V_T5D4EL)
and valid in accordance with Attachment 8 (Part A).

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 HRPAYDESVA1017 - Nationality Key &1 is invalid. ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDESVA1017 indicates that there is an issue with the nationality key being used in the payroll or personnel administration processes. Specifically, it states that the nationality key provided is invalid. This error typically arises in the context of employee master data or payroll processing when the system cannot recognize the nationality key associated with an employee.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Nationality Key: The nationality key entered does not exist in the system or is incorrectly configured.
  Missing Configuration: The nationality key may not have been set up in the system's configuration.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the nationality key entered in the employee's master data.
  Country-Specific Settings: The nationality key may not be valid for the specific country settings in the SAP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Nationality Key:
  
  Verify the nationality key entered in the employee's master data (infotype 0002 - Personal Data).
  Ensure that it matches the valid keys defined in