How To Fix HRPIQ000851 - Check the ISO code (&1) for the country of the university

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPIQ000 - Messages in Development Class PMIQ

• Message number: 851

• Message text: Check the ISO code (&1) for the country of the university

What causes this issue?

The system could not find a valid country.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Check the setting in Customizing for <LS>Campus Management</> in the
section <LS>Master Data</> -> <LS>Students</> -> <LS>Basic Settings</>
-> <LS>Define Country of University</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPIQ000851 - Check the ISO code (&1) for the country of the university ?

  The SAP error message HRPIQ000851 indicates that there is an issue with the ISO code for the country of a university in the system. This error typically arises in the context of managing educational qualifications or institutions within the SAP Human Resources (HR) module, particularly in the area of personnel administration or talent management.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid ISO Code: The ISO code provided for the country of the university is either incorrect or not recognized by the system.
  Missing Data: The country code may not be maintained in the system, or the university's country is not set up correctly in the relevant configuration.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a typographical error when entering the ISO code for the university's country.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify ISO Code: Check the ISO code entered for the university's country. Ensure that it is a valid two-letter ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code. You can refer to a list of ISO country codes to confirm.
  Maintain Country Data: If the ISO code is correct but still causing issues, check the configuration in SAP to ensure that the country is properly set up. This can be done in the following way:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO.
  Navigate to IMG > Personnel Management > Personnel Administration > Customizing Procedures > Define Countries.
  Ensure that the country in question is defined and that the ISO code matches what you have entered.
  
  
  Correct Data Entry: If there was a typographical error, correct the entry in the relevant infotype (e.g., IT 0022 for education data).
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the correct ISO code or how to maintain it, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator or support team.
  
  Related Information:
  
  ISO Codes: ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 codes are standardized codes that represent countries and their subdivisions. For example, "US" for the United States, "DE" for Germany, etc.
  SAP HR Module: The HR module in SAP is used for managing employee data, including educational qualifications, which may involve linking to universities and their respective countries.
  Error Handling: If the issue persists after verifying the ISO code and maintaining the country data, consider checking for any related notes in the SAP Support Portal or reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPIQ000851 error and ensure that the university's country information is correctly configured in your SAP system.