How To Fix 5D157 - Message &: DBAN012 country code & not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5D - Error Messages for German Infotype Module Pools

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Message &: DBAN012 country code & not allowed

What causes this issue?

A foreign address is to be reported in data module DBAN.
However, national car license plate &V2& is not contained in the list of
valid country plates (annex 8 to the common circular on DEUEV).

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

The DEUEV notification is created in status "With Errors".

How to fix this error?

National car license plates are determined from table T005 (view V_T005)
depending on the country key in the address (infotype 0006).
Correct the national car license plate in table T005.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D157 - Message &: DBAN012 country code & not allowed ?

  The SAP error message 5D157 with the description "DBAN012 country code & not allowed" typically indicates that there is an issue with the country code being used in a specific transaction or process. This error often arises in the context of data entry or configuration where a country code is expected, but the provided code is either invalid or not recognized by the system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Country Code: The country code entered does not match any of the valid country codes defined in the SAP system.
  Configuration Issues: The country code may not be configured correctly in the system settings or may not be allowed for the specific transaction or process.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the country code entered by the user.
  Missing Country Code: The country code may not have been entered at all, leading to the system not being able to process the request.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Country Code: Verify that the country code entered is correct. You can refer to the list of valid country codes in SAP or consult the relevant documentation.
  Configuration Review: Check the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the country code is allowed for the specific transaction. This may involve reviewing settings in the following areas:
  
  Customizing settings: Transaction code SPRO can be used to access the configuration settings.
  Country-specific settings: Ensure that the country code is properly set up in the relevant modules (e.g., Sales and Distribution, Financial Accounting).
  
  
  Data Entry Validation: Ensure that the data entry process includes validation checks to prevent invalid country codes from being entered.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific requirements or restrictions related to the country code in the context of the transaction you are working with.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional context or solutions for specific issues.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may be involved in the process where the error occurs.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the transaction involving the country code.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.