How To Fix 5N036 - Country indicator is missing

5N036 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Country indicator is missing

What causes this issue?

The country indicator is missing. However, the country indicator is
required to determine the address (the Netherlands or abroad). The wage
return cannot be created correctly without this information.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Specify the required country indicator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5N036 - Country indicator is missing ?

  The SAP error message 5N036, which states "Country indicator is missing," typically occurs when a country code is required but not provided in the relevant data entry. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during the creation of master data (like vendor or customer records), sales orders, or other transactions that require a country specification.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Country Code: The most common cause is that the country indicator field is left blank or not filled in correctly.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may be configured in a way that requires a country code for certain transactions or master data entries.
  Data Import Issues: If data is being imported from an external source, the country code may not be included in the data file.
  User Input Error: Users may inadvertently skip the country field when entering data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Input Fields: Ensure that the country indicator field is filled in correctly. This is usually a dropdown