How To Fix 5C507 - No value types have been defined for country &1 and application &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 507

• Message text: No value types have been defined for country &1 and application &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5C507 - No value types have been defined for country &1 and application &2 ?

  The SAP error message 5C507 indicates that there are no value types defined for a specific country and application in the system. This error typically arises in the context of financial or controlling modules where value types are used to categorize and manage financial data.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The system is trying to process a transaction or report that requires value types for a specific country (denoted as &1) and application (denoted as &2).
  The necessary configuration for value types has not been set up in the system for the specified country and application.
  There may be a missing or incomplete configuration in the Customizing settings related to financial accounting or controlling.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for your application (e.g., Financial Accounting or Controlling).
  Look for the configuration related to value types and ensure that they are defined for the specified country and application.
  
  
  
  Define Value Types:
  
  If value types are not defined, you will need to create them. This typically involves:
  
  Accessing the configuration for value types.
  Defining the necessary value types for the specified country and application.
  Assigning the appropriate characteristics and settings to these value types.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported from another system (e.g., Development to Production), ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on how to define value types for your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction or report again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBY6 (for defining value types) or OKB9 (for controlling area settings) depending on your specific needs.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further assistance.