How To Fix HRPFD00309 - No posting characteristics exist for value types (country grouping &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPFD00 - HR-PF: International Pension Fund

• Message number: 309

• Message text: No posting characteristics exist for value types (country grouping &)

What causes this issue?

No posting characteristics are defined in the system for value types.

How to fix this error?

Notify system administration.

Procedure for System Administrators

Table <ZK>Posting Characteristics of Value Types</> is not filled. Edit
posting characteristics for value types in the Implementation Guide
(IMG) for <ZK>Pension Fund</> under <ZK>Posting to Accounting</>.

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 HRPFD00309 - No posting characteristics exist for value types (country grouping &) ?

  The SAP error message HRPFD00309 indicates that there are no posting characteristics defined for the specified value types in the context of a particular country grouping. This error typically arises in the Human Resources (HR) module, particularly when dealing with payroll or personnel administration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The primary cause of this error is that the system lacks the necessary configuration for the specified country grouping. This means that the value types (which are used for payroll processing) do not have associated posting characteristics defined in the system.
  Incorrect Country Grouping: The country grouping specified in the error message may not be correctly set up or may not exist in the system.
  Value Type Issues: The value types being referenced may not be correctly defined or may not have been assigned the necessary posting characteristics.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and navigate to the relevant section for payroll configuration.
  Ensure that the posting characteristics for the value types in question are defined for the specified country grouping.
  You can find this under Payroll -> Payroll: Country-specific -> Define Posting Characteristics.
  
  
  
  Define Posting Characteristics:
  
  If the posting characteristics are missing, you will need to create them. This involves specifying how the system should handle the value types during payroll processing.
  Make sure to assign the correct value types to the appropriate posting characteristics.
  
  
  
  Review Country Grouping:
  
  Verify that the country grouping is correctly set up in the system. You can check this in the configuration settings for the specific country.
  Ensure that the country grouping is correctly assigned to the relevant personnel areas or employee groups.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test run of the payroll process to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to payroll configuration for your specific country to ensure compliance with local regulations and requirements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SPRO to access the IMG, or PA30 to check employee master data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPFD00309 error and ensure that your payroll processing runs smoothly.