How To Fix HRPSGB_HER215 - AQ Antartica mapped to ZZ Unknown

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPSGB_HER - HR PS GB Higher Education Messages (USS, HESA etc)

• Message number: 215

• Message text: AQ Antartica mapped to ZZ Unknown

What causes this issue?

During <ZH>Higher Education Statistics Agency</> (HESA) reporting,
<DS:RE.RPUHESG1>HESA NISR Reporting (Interface to ALV, TemSe or File
Server)</> (RPUHESG1) report generates this warning message if the
character code <LS>AQ</> (Antarctica) in the <LS>Nationality</> field is
mapped to <LS>ZZ </>(Not known ).
When you maintain the character code <LS>AQ</> in the <LS>Nationality</>
field of <LS>Personal Data</> (0002) infotype, the system maps <LS>AQ</>
to <LS>ZZ</> as there is no HESA code mapped to <LS>AQ</>.
Recheck the character code maintained in the <LS>Nationality</> field.
However, this does not affect further processing.
For more information, see SAP Note <ZH>1631521</>

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPSGB_HER215 - AQ Antartica mapped to ZZ Unknown ?

  The SAP error message HRPSGB_HER215 typically relates to issues in the Human Resources (HR) module, particularly in the context of payroll or personnel administration. The specific error message you mentioned, "AQ Antarctica mapped to ZZ Unknown," suggests that there is a problem with the mapping of a specific area or region (in this case, Antarctica) to a corresponding code or classification in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Mapping Issues: The error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid mapping for the location "AQ Antarctica" to a recognized code (ZZ Unknown). This could be due to missing configuration or incorrect entries in the mapping tables.
  Custom Code: If there are customizations in the SAP system, it’s possible that the mapping for Antarctica was not included or was incorrectly set up.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be incorrect or incomplete data entries in the employee records or organizational structure that reference Antarctica.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to country and region mappings. Ensure that "AQ Antarctica" is correctly mapped to a valid code.
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area in the SAP system (usually under SPRO) and check the settings for country-specific features.
  
  
  
  Update Mapping Tables: If "AQ Antarctica" is not mapped, you may need to add it to the relevant mapping tables. This could involve:
  
  Adding a new entry for Antarctica in the country/region mapping table.
  Ensuring that all necessary fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code: If there are any custom developments or enhancements in the system, review them to ensure they are not interfering with the standard mapping processes.
  
  
  Data Validation: Check the employee records or organizational data for any inconsistencies or errors related to the location. Correct any discrepancies found.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to HR configuration and mapping issues for additional guidance.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a production issue affecting payroll processing.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes that may address similar issues or provide patches/fixes.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other user groups for discussions related to similar error messages.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the issue is resolved and that there are no unintended side effects.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the HRPSGB_HER215 error message in your SAP system.