How To Fix HRPIQUS_REPORTING073 - Region Code not defined for country & and region &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPIQUS_REPORTING - US legal reporting

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Region Code not defined for country & and region &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPIQUS_REPORTING073 - Region Code not defined for country & and region & ?

  The SAP error message HRPIQUS_REPORTING073 indicates that there is an issue with the region code not being defined for a specific country and region combination in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of HR (Human Resources) reporting, particularly when dealing with personnel data that requires regional classification.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The region code for the specified country is not defined in the system. This could be due to incomplete configuration during the setup of the HR module.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the country or region fields in the relevant master data records.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the region codes may not have been properly mapped or transferred.
  Custom Development: If there are custom reports or programs, they may not be handling the region codes correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (usually in SPRO) and navigate to the section for defining countries and regions.
  Ensure that the region code is defined for the specified country. If it is missing, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Check the master data records (e.g., employee records) for the country and region fields. Ensure that they are correctly populated and match the defined codes in the system.
  
  
  
  Update Data:
  
  If you find any discrepancies in the master data, update the records to reflect the correct country and region codes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific requirements related to region codes for the country in question.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run the report or transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue continues after checking the configuration and data, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, PA30 for maintaining HR master data, or SE11 for checking table definitions.
  Tables: The relevant tables for country and region codes may include T005 (Countries) and T005U (Regions).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPIQUS_REPORTING073 error and ensure that your HR reporting functions correctly.