How To Fix PG624 - Entry country grouping &1, IT &2, subtype &3, status &4 not necessary

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 624

• Message text: Entry country grouping &1, IT &2, subtype &3, status &4 not necessary

What causes this issue?

An entry exists for infotype &V2&, subtype &V3&, country grouping &V1&,
status &V4&. This entry is no longer necessary.
<LS>Example</>
Infty,,Infotext,,Typ,,Descrip,,CGrpg,,Descrip,,all,,notall,,withWa
0006 ,,Addresses,,1 ,,PermRes ,,01,,German ,,X ,,
0006 ,,Addresses,,* ,,allSubt ,,01,,German ,,X ,,
With the first entry, only Germany (country grouping = 01) receives
authorization for infotype 0006 <LS>Addresses</>, subtype 1. With the
second entry, Germany receives authorization for infotype 0006
<LS>Addresses</> and all its subtypes. The first entry is not required
since it is covered by another entry.

How to fix this error?

Delete the first entry.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PG624 - Entry country grouping &1, IT &2, subtype &3, status &4 not necessary ?

  The SAP error message PG624 typically indicates that there is an issue related to the configuration of country grouping, infotype (IT), subtype, and status in the context of personnel administration or payroll processing. This error often arises when the system is trying to process a record that does not require the specified infotype or subtype for the given country grouping.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The country grouping may not be set up correctly in the system for the specified infotype and subtype.
  Unnecessary Infotype: The infotype being processed may not be necessary for the employee's country grouping or the specific status of the employee.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry, such as an incorrect status or subtype being assigned to the employee.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the specific infotype and subtype in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the infotype is relevant for the specified country grouping. This can be checked in the customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Verify that the infotype is correctly assigned to the relevant country grouping.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Data:
  
  Check the employee's master data to ensure that the infotype and subtype are appropriate for their country grouping and status.
  If the infotype is not necessary, consider removing it from the employee's record.
  
  
  
  Adjust Status/Subtype:
  
  If the employee's status or subtype is incorrect, update it to reflect the correct values that are valid for the country grouping.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on the infotype and country grouping in question.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the processing again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Infotypes are data structures in SAP that store specific types of information about employees (e.g., personal data, payroll data).
  Country Grouping: This refers to the classification of countries in SAP, which determines the legal and payroll requirements for employees in those countries.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) and SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) for configuration.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP HR consultant or support team for further assistance.