How To Fix PG520 - Could not determine country group. for personnel no. &1, payroll area &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 520

• Message text: Could not determine country group. for personnel no. &1, payroll area &2

What causes this issue?

The country grouping for the personnel number &V1& assigned to the
payroll area &V2& could not be determined.
Either the data record is missing in the infotype <LS>Actions</> (0000)
or the data record contains errors.

How to fix this error?

Edit the <LS>Actions</> infotype (0000) again.

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 PG520 - Could not determine country group. for personnel no. &1, payroll area &2 ?

  The SAP error message PG520, which states "Could not determine country group for personnel no. &1, payroll area &2," typically occurs during payroll processing when the system is unable to identify the appropriate country group for a specific employee based on their personnel number and payroll area. This can lead to issues in payroll calculations and reporting.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Country Group Configuration: The country group for the employee may not be defined in the system, or the configuration may be incorrect.
  Employee Master Data Issues: The employee's master data may be incomplete or incorrect, particularly in the infotype that defines the country or region.
  Payroll Area Configuration: The payroll area may not be properly configured to link to the correct country group.
  Country Group Assignment: The country group may not be assigned to the relevant payroll area in the system settings.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing data related to country groups.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Go to the employee's master data (usually in PA30) and verify that the relevant infotypes (like 0001 - Organizational Assignment and 0002 - Personal Data) are correctly filled out, especially the fields related to country and region.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Area Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the payroll area in the SAP system (transaction code SPRO). Ensure that the payroll area is correctly linked to the appropriate country group.
  
  
  
  Country Group Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration of country groups in the system. This can be done in the IMG (Implementation Guide) under "Payroll" settings. Ensure that the country group is defined and correctly assigned to the relevant payroll area.
  
  
  
  Check Country Group Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the country group is assigned to the employee's payroll area. This can be checked in the configuration settings for payroll.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, run a test payroll for the affected employee to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data)
  SPRO (SAP Reference IMG)
  
  
  Infotypes: 
  
  0001 (Organizational Assignment)
  0002 (Personal Data)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in SAP HR and Payroll.