How To Fix 69397 - $: Value entered is not a valid ISO country code

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 69 - Central Functions of Financial Asset Management

• Message number: 397

• Message text: $: Value entered is not a valid ISO country code

What causes this issue?

You have tried to enter a value which does not exist in the
corresponding Customizing table.

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?

Select a valid value by pressing the F4 key or arrange for the
system administrator to maintain your value in table T005.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 69397 - $: Value entered is not a valid ISO country code ?

  The SAP error message 69397, which states "Value entered is not a valid ISO country code," typically occurs when a user inputs a country code that does not conform to the ISO 3166 standard. This standard defines codes for the names of countries, dependent territories, and special areas of geographical interest.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Input: The user may have entered a country code that is misspelled, incorrect, or does not exist in the ISO 3166 list.
  Data Entry Error: There may be typographical errors, such as extra spaces, incorrect characters, or wrong case (ISO codes are usually uppercase).
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be updated with the latest ISO country codes, or there may be a mismatch in the configuration settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify the Country Code: Check the country code against the official ISO 3166 list. Ensure that the code you are entering is valid and correctly formatted.
  Correct Data Entry: If there are typographical errors, correct them. Ensure that the code is in uppercase and does not contain any extra spaces or invalid characters.
  Update Configuration: If the system is not recognizing valid codes, check if the SAP system is up to date with the latest country code configurations. You may need to consult with your SAP administrator or technical team to ensure that the country codes are correctly configured in the system.
  Use Standard Codes: Always use the standard two-letter (alpha-2) or three-letter (alpha-3) codes as defined by ISO 3166.
  
  Related Information:
  
  ISO 3166 Codes: You can find the list of valid ISO country codes on the official ISO website or other reliable sources that maintain updated lists of these codes.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation or help resources for more information on how to handle country codes and related configurations.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP community forums for additional insights or similar issues faced by other users.
  
  If the problem persists after verifying the country code and ensuring correct data entry, it may be necessary to escalate the issue to your SAP support team for further investigation.