How To Fix PH070 - Specify the country version for payroll

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PH - PA: Archiving & Reorganization

• Message number: 070

• Message text: Specify the country version for payroll

What causes this issue?

You have entered the fact that you use <LS>SAP Payroll</>, but have
forgotten to specify the country for which the <LS>payroll</> runs.

System Response

The system needs to know the <LS>payroll</> country version so that it
can request additional, country-specific information in subsequent
steps.

How to fix this error?

Specify the country in which <LS>SAP Payroll</> is used.

Procedure for System Administrators

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 PH070 - Specify the country version for payroll ?

  The SAP error message PH070, which states "Specify the country version for payroll," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that the system requires a specific country version to be defined for payroll processing, but it has not been set up correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Country Version: The payroll area or employee master data does not have a specified country version.
  Configuration Issues: The payroll configuration may not be complete or correctly set up in the system.
  Employee Master Data: The employee's master data may not have the necessary country-specific information filled in.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PH070 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Payroll Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Personnel Management > Payroll > Payroll: Country-Specific Settings.
  Ensure that the payroll area is correctly configured with the appropriate country version.
  
  
  
  Maintain Employee Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code PA30 to access the employee master data.
  Check the infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment) and ensure that the country is specified correctly.
  Verify that the infotype 0002 (Personal Data) has the correct country information.
  
  
  
  Define Country Version:
  
  If the country version is not defined, you may need to define it in the system.
  Go to SPRO and navigate to Personnel Management > Payroll > Payroll: Country-Specific Settings > Define Country Version.
  Add or modify the country version as necessary.
  
  
  
  Check User Parameters:
  
  Ensure that the user parameters are set correctly for the user executing the payroll process. This can be done in the user profile settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific country version you are working with, as there may be additional steps or considerations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test run of the payroll process to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), SPRO (SAP Reference IMG), and PC00_MXX_CEDT (for payroll processing).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to PH070 for additional troubleshooting steps or patches that may be required.
  Country-Specific Payroll: Each country may have specific requirements for payroll processing, so ensure that you are following the guidelines for the specific country version you are working with.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP HCM specialist or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.