How To Fix P99B140 - Sub-application &1 of country grouping &2 is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P99B - Payroll Versions Basis

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Sub-application &1 of country grouping &2 is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P99B140 - Sub-application &1 of country grouping &2 is not active ?

  The SAP error message P99B140 indicates that a specific sub-application for a given country grouping is not active in the system. This error typically arises in the context of country-specific functionalities, such as payroll, tax calculations, or other localization features that depend on the configuration of the country grouping.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Sub-Application: The sub-application referenced in the error message is not activated in the system for the specified country grouping. This could be due to configuration settings or missing implementation of the necessary country-specific features.
  Incorrect Configuration: The country grouping may not be properly configured in the system, leading to the inability to access the required functionalities.
  Missing Customizing: The necessary customizing settings for the sub-application may not have been completed, or the relevant country-specific settings may not have been implemented.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Sub-Application:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and navigate to the relevant section for the country grouping and sub-application.
  Ensure that the