How To Fix HRPAYRU_REPORTS201 - Grouping reason &1 is unknown

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYRU_REPORTS - Messages for HR-RU reporting

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Grouping reason &1 is unknown

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check the value for grouping reason in Customizing activity
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Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYRU_REPORTS201 - Grouping reason &1 is unknown ?

  The SAP error message "HRPAYRU_REPORTS201 Grouping reason &1 is unknown" typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in the SAP HR module, particularly for Russian payroll. This error indicates that the system encountered an unknown grouping reason (represented by &1) during the execution of a payroll report or function.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Grouping Reason: The grouping reason specified in the payroll configuration or in the employee's master data does not exist or is not defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of payroll schemas or rules that reference grouping reasons.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry in employee records or payroll processing parameters can lead to this error.
  Missing Customization: If the system has been customized, the necessary entries for the grouping reason may not have been created.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Grouping Reasons: Verify the grouping reasons defined in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system (usually in the IMG under Payroll -> Russia -> Grouping Reasons).
  Review Employee Master Data: Check the employee master data to ensure that the grouping reason assigned is valid and exists in the system.
  Update Configuration: If the grouping reason is indeed missing, you may need to create it in the configuration settings. Consult with your SAP HR functional consultant to ensure that the correct grouping reasons are set up.
  Check Payroll Schema: Review the payroll schema and rules to ensure that they are correctly referencing the grouping reasons. Make any necessary adjustments.
  Test Payroll Run: After making changes, perform a test payroll run to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check employee records, and SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) to access configuration settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on payroll processing and configuration for Russian payroll.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message related to the unknown grouping reason in SAP HR payroll processing.