How To Fix 5N035 - No valid country indicator found for the Netherlands in table T005

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5N - HR NL: Error Messages for Infotype Module Pools (NL)

• Message number: 035

• Message text: No valid country indicator found for the Netherlands in table T005

What causes this issue?

No entry was found in table <ZK>Countries</> (<ZH>T005</>) for the
Netherlands. Valid entries are required in this table for the wage
return to determine the nationality and the country of the persons for
whom data is to be submitted.

System Response

The country indicator for the Netherlands is equal to "NL".

How to fix this error?

Create at least one entry for the Netherlands in table <ZH>T005</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5N035 - No valid country indicator found for the Netherlands in table T005 ?

  The SAP error message 5N035 indicates that there is no valid country indicator found for the Netherlands in the table T005. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find the necessary country-specific configuration or data for the Netherlands, which is essential for various processes in SAP, such as creating master data, processing transactions, or generating reports.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The country indicator for the Netherlands may not be properly configured in the T005 table.
  Data Inconsistency: There might be inconsistencies or missing entries in the T005 table that prevent the system from recognizing the Netherlands as a valid country.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport or upgrade, the necessary data might not have been transported correctly.
  Client-Specific Settings: The error may occur if the settings for the specific client do not include the Netherlands as a valid country.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Table T005:
  
  Use transaction code SE11 or SE16 to view the contents of table T005.
  Look for an entry for the Netherlands (country code 'NL'). If it is missing, you will need to add it.
  
  
  
  Add Missing Entry:
  
  If the entry is missing, you can add it manually. Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the table.
  The required fields typically include:
  
  Country (e.g., NL)
  Country Name
  Other relevant fields as per your organization's requirements.
  
  
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check if the transport request included the necessary configuration for the Netherlands.
  If not, you may need to re-transport the relevant configuration or manually add the missing data.
  
  
  
  Check Client Settings:
  
  Ensure that the client settings are correctly configured to include the Netherlands as a valid country.
  You may need to consult with your SAP Basis team or system administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to country configuration to ensure that all necessary steps have been followed.
  
  
  
  SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Table T005: This table contains country-specific data and is crucial for various SAP functionalities.
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE16 (Data Browser), and possibly SPRO (Customizing) for configuration settings.
  Country-Specific Settings: Depending on your SAP version and configuration, there may be additional country-specific settings that need to be reviewed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5N035 and ensure that the Netherlands is recognized as a valid country in your SAP system.