How To Fix HRPIQ000357 - Country key & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPIQ000 - Messages in Development Class PMIQ

• Message number: 357

• Message text: Country key & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPIQ000357 - Country key & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message HRPIQ000357 typically indicates that the system is unable to find a specific country key in the database. This error often arises in the context of HR (Human Resources) or Payroll modules when the system is trying to process data related to a country that is not defined or configured in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Country Key: The country key specified in the transaction or data entry does not exist in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The country key may not have been set up correctly in the system, or it may have been deleted or deactivated.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the country key entered by the user.
  Transport Issues: If the country key was recently added or modified in a development environment, it may not have been transported to the production environment.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Country Key: Verify that the country key you are using is correct. You can do this by checking the configuration in the SAP system.
  
  Navigate to SPRO ? IMG ? Enterprise Structure ? Definition ? Logistics ? Define Countries.
  Ensure that the country key exists and is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate Country Key: If the country key does not exist, you may need to create it or activate it if it has been deactivated.
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can create a new country key or modify existing entries.
  
  
  
  Check for Typographical Errors: Ensure that there are no typos in the country key entered in the transaction.
  
  
  Transport Requests: If the country key was recently added in a development environment, ensure that the transport request has been successfully moved to the production environment.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on country key configuration.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to check the relevant tables for country keys.
  Tables: The country keys are typically stored in tables like T005 (Countries) and T005U (Country-specific settings).
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify country configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPIQ000357 error and ensure that the country key is correctly configured in your SAP system.