How To Fix HRPIQUS_REPORTING166 - Visa type relevant for STUDENT does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPIQUS_REPORTING - US legal reporting

• Message number: 166

• Message text: Visa type relevant for STUDENT does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPIQUS_REPORTING166 - Visa type relevant for STUDENT does not exist ?

  The SAP error message "HRPIQUS_REPORTING166 Visa type relevant for STUDENT does not exist" typically occurs in the context of SAP's Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with international students and their visa statuses. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid visa type associated with a student record in the database.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Visa Type Configuration: The visa type that is expected for a student is not configured in the system. This could be due to a missing entry in the relevant configuration tables.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The student record may have been entered incorrectly, leading to a reference to a non-existent visa type.
  System Updates or Changes: If there have been recent updates or changes to the system, it may have affected the existing visa type configurations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Visa Type Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually found in the IMG under "Personnel Management" or "International Student Management").
  Ensure that the visa type for students is defined and active. If it is missing, you may need to create a new entry.
  
  
  
  Verify Student Records:
  
  Review the student records in the system to ensure that the visa type is correctly assigned.
  If there are discrepancies, correct the entries to match the existing visa types in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on how to manage visa types and student records.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking configurations and records, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system version or configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in managing student records and visa types, such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or SPRO (Customizing).
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to make changes has the necessary authorizations to modify visa types and student records.
  Training and Documentation: It may be beneficial to provide training for staff on how to manage visa types and student records effectively to prevent future occurrences of this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the visa types relevant for students are correctly configured in your SAP system.