How To Fix 5E035 - Incorrect country key (&) or inconsistent with country of residence &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5E - Error messages for Spanish infotypes module pools

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Incorrect country key (&) or inconsistent with country of residence &

What causes this issue?

You have entered a country key that is inconsistent with the employee's
residence data.

How to fix this error?

Check the employee residence in the 'Addresses' infotype (0006) subtype
'1'. If the address is in Spain, the country key in the 'Tax data'
infotype (0062) can be none other than 'Spain' (011).
If, on the other hand, the employee lives abroad, his/her country key
in infotype 0062 cannot be 'Spain,' given that this is applicable to
Spanish residents only.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5E035 - Incorrect country key (&) or inconsistent with country of residence & ?

  The SAP error message 5E035 indicates that there is an issue with the country key or the country of residence in the system. This error typically arises in the context of master data, particularly when dealing with customer or vendor records, and it can occur during various processes such as data entry, data migration, or when executing specific transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Country Key: The country key entered does not match any valid country codes in the SAP system.
  Inconsistent Data: The country key may be inconsistent with the country of residence. For example, if a customer is registered in a specific country but the country key used in the transaction does not correspond to that country, this error will occur.
  Missing Configuration: The country key may not be properly configured in the system, or the necessary country-specific settings may be missing.
  Data Entry Errors: Typographical errors or incorrect data entry can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Country Key: Check the country key entered in the transaction. Ensure that it is a valid key that exists in the SAP system.
  Check Master Data: Review the master data for the customer or vendor in question. Ensure that the country of residence is correctly set and matches the country key being used.
  Configuration Check: Ensure that the country key is properly configured in the system. This can be done by checking the configuration settings in the SAP system (transaction codes like OY01 for country settings).
  Data Consistency: Ensure that all related data entries are consistent. For example, if the country of residence is set to Germany, the country key should also correspond to Germany.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on country key configurations and requirements.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like XD02 (Change Customer), VD02 (Change Vendor), or OBD2 (Maintain Country Settings) to access and modify the relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to master data or configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the relevant area.