How To Fix HRPIQDE_STAT_REPORT053 - Region and county required for Germany only

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPIQDE_STAT_REPORT - Messages for Statistical Reporting

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Region and county required for Germany only

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPIQDE_STAT_REPORT053 - Region and county required for Germany only ?

  The SAP error message "HRPIQDE_STAT_REPORT053: Region and county required for Germany only" typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or reporting in SAP HR (Human Resources) modules. This error indicates that certain mandatory fields related to the employee's address are not filled in correctly, specifically for employees based in Germany.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Region and County: The error is triggered when the system expects the region (Bundesland) and county (Landkreis) fields to be filled in for employees in Germany, but they are either missing or incorrectly populated.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the country-specific settings in the SAP system, particularly for Germany.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect or incomplete data entry in the employee's address information can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Address:
  
  Navigate to the employee's master data (transaction code PA30).
  Verify that the address fields for the employee include the correct region and county. Ensure that the fields for "Region" (Bundesland) and "County" (Landkreis) are filled in appropriately.
  
  
  
  Update Missing Information:
  
  If the fields are empty or incorrect, update them with the correct values. The region should correspond to the federal state in Germany, and the county should be the appropriate administrative district.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings for the country-specific data in the SAP system. This may involve checking the settings in the IMG (Implementation Guide) under:
  
  Personnel Management > Personnel Administration > Customizing Procedures > Country Specific Features > Germany.
  
  
  Ensure that the settings for address data are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on how to set up and maintain address data for employees in Germany.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the functionality again to ensure that the error no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling address data for Germany.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to edit employee master data.
  Training and Guidelines: Provide training or guidelines for data entry personnel to ensure that they understand the importance of filling in all required fields, especially for country-specific requirements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message HRPIQDE_STAT_REPORT053 and ensure that employee data is correctly maintained in the SAP system.