How To Fix 5C260 - Country Modifier '&1' not Allowed

5C260 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5C - HR: Messages for Switzerland

• Message number: 260

• Message text: Country Modifier '&1' not Allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5C260 - Country Modifier '&1' not Allowed ?

  The SAP error message 5C260 indicates that a specific country modifier (represented by &1) is not allowed in the context of the operation you are trying to perform. This error typically arises in scenarios involving country-specific settings, such as when dealing with tax codes, payment methods, or other country-specific configurations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Country Modifier: The country modifier you are trying to use is not defined or is not valid for the specific transaction or configuration you are working with.
  
  Configuration Issues: The country modifier may not be set up correctly in the system, or it may not be allowed for the specific business process you are attempting to execute.
  Master Data Issues: The master data (such as customer or vendor records) may have incorrect or incomplete information regarding the country modifier.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (e.g., SPRO) and verify that the country modifier is correctly defined for the country in