How To Fix RP_HRSFEC_PYRES_EXP201 - Country grouping &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RP_HRSFEC_PYRES_EXP - Messages for Report RP_HRSFEC_EXPORTPAYROLLRESULTS

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Country grouping &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RP_HRSFEC_PYRES_EXP201 - Country grouping &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RP_HRSFEC_PYRES_EXP201 Country grouping &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of payroll processing when the system is unable to find the specified country grouping in the configuration. This can happen for various reasons, such as incorrect configuration settings or missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Country Grouping: The specified country grouping (represented by &1 in the error message) is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The payroll configuration may not be set up correctly for the country in question.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the employee master data or payroll data that reference an invalid or non-existent country grouping.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Country Grouping Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO and navigate to the following path:
  SAP Customizing Implementation Guide -> Personnel Management -> Payroll -> Payroll: Country-specific -> Define Country Groupings
  
  Ensure that the country grouping in question is defined and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify Employee Master Data:
  
  Check the employee master data (using transaction PA20 or PA30) to ensure that the country grouping is correctly assigned to the employee.
  Make sure that the employee's country of work and residence are correctly set.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Schema:
  
  Check the payroll schema to ensure that it is correctly set up to handle the specified country grouping.
  Use transaction PE01 to review the payroll schema and ensure that it includes the necessary operations for the country grouping.
  
  
  
  Check for Updates:
  
  Ensure that your SAP system is up to date with the latest support packages and notes, as there may be fixes related to payroll processing.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  PA20: Display HR Master Data
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  PE01: Maintain Payroll Schema
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for payroll configuration specific to your country, as it may provide additional insights into the setup and common issues.
  
  
  SAP Community: Consider checking the SAP Community forums for discussions related to this error, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.