How To Fix HRPIQET004 - No category defined for external organization &1 &3 on &4

HRPIQET004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPIQET - External Academic Work/Grades/Credits/Qualifications

• Message number: 004

• Message text: No category defined for external organization &1 &3 on &4

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?

Define the external organization category in the infotype <ZK>External
Organization Data</> (1757).

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

HRPIQET004 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPIQET004 indicates that there is no category defined for an external organization in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP HR (Human Resources) or SAP Student Lifecycle Management (SLCM) when dealing with external organizations, such as educational institutions or external training providers.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors:
  
  Missing Configuration: The external organization has not been properly configured in the system, specifically lacking a defined category.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry for the external organization, such as incorrect or incomplete information.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may not be handling the external organization data correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HRPIQET004 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for external organizations in your SAP system.
  Ensure that the external organization in question has a category defined. This can typically