How To Fix AM215 - Region &2 is not defined for country &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AM - Business Address Services

• Message number: 215

• Message text: Region &2 is not defined for country &1

What causes this issue?

The address has been assigned to a region that is not permissible for
the specified country.

System Response

Error message. The address is not changed.

How to fix this error?

Check and maintain the entry in Customizing:
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUSAPCOVK2> Region</>

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AM215 - Region &2 is not defined for country &1 ?

  The SAP error message AM215 "Region &2 is not defined for country &1" typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when there is an issue with the configuration of regions in relation to countries in the system. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid region for the specified country, which is necessary for processing asset-related transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The region specified in the transaction is not defined in the system for the given country. This can happen if the region has not been set up in the configuration settings.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The region or country may have been entered incorrectly in the transaction or master data.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing entries in the configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Asset Accounting > Integration > Define Regions.
  Ensure that the region specified in the error message is defined for the country in question. If it is not, you will need to create the necessary entries.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the asset or transaction that triggered the error. Ensure that the country and region are correctly specified.
  If you are using a specific asset class, ensure that it is configured correctly to allow for the specified region.
  
  
  
  Data Entry:
  
  Review the data entry in the transaction that caused the error. Make sure that the region and country codes are entered correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct regions and countries, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or FI-AA consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OAYZ (for defining regions) or OAYR (for asset class settings) to access the relevant configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AM215 error and ensure that the region is properly defined for the specified country in your SAP system.