How To Fix PG639 - Entry for infotype &1: ctry grp. &2 with status "permitted" not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 639

• Message text: Entry for infotype &1: ctry grp. &2 with status "permitted" not allowed

What causes this issue?

If you want to permit an infotype or subtype for use in all country
groupings, you do not have to make an entry in the "Infotype - Country-
Specific Settings" view (V_T582L). In other words, if there is no entry
in view V_T582L, the infotype or subtype is permitted in all country
groupings.

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?

If you want to permit an infotype or subtype for use in all country
groupings, delete the entry again. If you also want to allow this
infotype or subtype to be processed differently in all country
groupings, change the status to "not permitted" or "with warning".

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PG639 - Entry for infotype &1: ctry grp. &2 with status "permitted" not allowed ?

  The SAP error message PG639 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the infotype (in this case, it is likely related to personnel administration) for a specific country grouping. The message states that an entry for the specified infotype and country group with the status "permitted" is not allowed. This typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the configuration settings in the system and the data being processed.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The infotype configuration for the specified country group may not allow the entry being attempted. This could be due to restrictions set in the system for that particular infotype.
  Country Group Settings: The country grouping may not be properly configured to allow certain statuses or entries for the infotype.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be an error in the data being entered, such as incorrect values or statuses that are not permitted for the specified infotype and country group.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Infotype Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the relevant infotype in the SAP system (usually done via transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the section for Personnel Administration and check the settings for the specific infotype and country grouping.
  Ensure that the status you are trying to use is permitted for that infotype and country group.
  
  
  
  Review Country Group Settings:
  
  Check the country grouping settings in the system to ensure that they are correctly configured to allow the entries you are trying to make.
  You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration area in SPRO.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Review the data being entered for the infotype to ensure that it complies with the allowed values and statuses for the specified country group.
  Make sure that the data is consistent with the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the infotype and country group settings to understand the restrictions and permitted values.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the entry again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Infotypes are data structures in SAP that store specific types of information about employees, such as personal data, organizational assignments, and payroll data.
  Country Grouping: This refers to the classification of countries in SAP, which can affect how certain data is processed and what configurations are applied.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) and SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) for configuration tasks.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data, it may be necessary to consult with an SAP HR consultant or support team for further assistance.