How To Fix PAY_NL_PENS_MSG002 - Error reading Country Grouping (MOLGA) for Personnel Number &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PAY_NL_PENS_MSG - Messages for Payroll Return from HCM to FS-CD

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Error reading Country Grouping (MOLGA) for Personnel Number &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PAY_NL_PENS_MSG002 - Error reading Country Grouping (MOLGA) for Personnel Number &1 ?

  The SAP error message PAY_NL_PENS_MSG002 indicates that there is an issue with reading the country grouping (MOLGA) for a specific personnel number in the Netherlands payroll module. This error typically arises when the system cannot find the necessary configuration or data related to the specified personnel number.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The MOLGA (country grouping) for the personnel number may not be configured correctly in the system.
  Incorrect Personnel Number: The personnel number provided may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the employee master data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the infotypes related to payroll.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data for the specified personnel number.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Personnel Number: Verify that the personnel number entered is correct and exists in the system.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the MOLGA for the Netherlands is correctly configured in the system. This can be checked in the customizing settings under:
  
  SPRO ? IMG ? Payroll ? Netherlands ? Basic Settings ? Define Country Grouping (MOLGA).
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data: Review the employee's master data (infotypes) to ensure that all necessary information is filled out correctly, especially infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment) and infotype 0002 (Personal Data).
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the payroll data for the specified personnel number.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  MOLGA: This is a key configuration in SAP Payroll that determines the country-specific settings for payroll processing.
  Infotypes: These are data structures in SAP that store employee-related information. Common infotypes related to payroll include 0001 (Organizational Assignment), 0002 (Personal Data), and 0008 (Basic Pay).
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the error message details and any relevant logs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the PAY_NL_PENS_MSG002 error message.