How To Fix PG173 - Enter an employee subgroup

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PG - Error Messages for Master Data Programs

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Enter an employee subgroup

What causes this issue?

You have not entered an employee subgroup.
The employee subgroup is a required entry.
Note: With active integration with personnel planning (PD) the employee
subgroup can be automatically suggested from organizational management
by entering a position.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Please enter an employee subgroup. This can either be done manually or,
with active integration with personnel planning (PD), indirectly by
entering a position (the employee subgroup is determined from the
'employee group/subgroup' (0013) infotype).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PG173 - Enter an employee subgroup ?

  The SAP error message PG173, which states "Enter an employee subgroup," typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that the system requires an employee subgroup to be specified, but it has not been provided.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Employee Subgroup: The employee subgroup is a critical field that categorizes employees based on specific criteria (e.g., full-time, part-time, temporary, etc.). If this field is left blank during data entry or processing, the system will trigger this error.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of employee subgroups in the system, such as missing definitions or incorrect settings.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may inadvertently skip the employee subgroup field or enter invalid data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Employee Subgroup: Ensure that the employee subgroup is filled in the relevant screen or transaction. This can typically be done in the employee master data (PA30) or during the hiring process (PA40).
  Check Configuration: If you have the necessary authorizations, check the configuration settings for employee subgroups in the SAP system. This can be done through the following path:
  
  SPRO ? IMG ? Personnel Management ? Personnel Administration ? Employee Subgroup.
  Ensure that the subgroups are correctly defined and assigned to the relevant employee groups.
  
  
  Validation of Data Entry: Review the data entry process to ensure that all required fields, including the employee subgroup, are being filled out correctly.
  User Training: If the error is frequent, consider providing additional training to users on the importance of entering the employee subgroup and how to do it correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Employee Subgroup: This is a classification that helps in defining the employee's terms of employment, benefits eligibility, and payroll processing rules.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to employee data management include:
  
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  PA40: Personnel Actions
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to employee subgroups.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.