How To Fix /ACCGO/UIS_API165 - EXTID &1: Country missing in vendor address data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ACCGO/UIS_API -

• Message number: 165

• Message text: EXTID &1: Country missing in vendor address data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ACCGO/UIS_API165 - EXTID &1: Country missing in vendor address data ?

  The SAP error message /ACCGO/UIS_API165 EXTID &1: Country missing in vendor address data typically indicates that there is a missing country field in the vendor address data for a specific external ID (EXTID). This error is often encountered in the context of financial transactions, vendor management, or when integrating with external systems.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Country Information: The primary cause of this error is that the vendor's address data does not include a country. This can happen if the vendor was created or updated without specifying the country.
  Data Migration Issues: If vendor data was migrated from another system, the country field may not have been populated correctly.
  Integration Issues: If the vendor data is being pulled from an external system, there may be a mapping issue that prevents the country from being transferred.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor master data in SAP (transaction code XK03 for display).
  Enter the vendor number and check the address details to ensure that the country field is filled in.
  If the country is missing, you can update the vendor master data (transaction code XK02 for change) to include the country.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Ensure that any data import or migration processes include validation checks to confirm that all required fields, including the country, are populated.
  
  
  
  Integration Mapping:
  
  If the vendor data is being integrated from an external system, review the mapping configuration to ensure that the country field is correctly mapped and populated.
  
  
  
  Error Handling:
  
  Implement error handling in your data processing logic to catch and log instances where required fields are missing, allowing for easier troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK03: Display Vendor
  XK02: Change Vendor
  XK01: Create Vendor
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on vendor data management.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to vendor master data management for best practices and requirements.
  
  By ensuring that the country field is populated in the vendor address data, you should be able to resolve the error message and proceed with your transactions.