How To Fix APOC_OR_MESSAGES114 - Sender country can't be initial.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APOC_OR_MESSAGES - Messages for Output Control

• Message number: 114

• Message text: Sender country can't be initial.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APOC_OR_MESSAGES114 - Sender country can't be initial. ?

  The SAP error message APOC_OR_MESSAGES114 with the description "Sender country can't be initial" typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or related modules when there is an issue with the country information in the order or shipment data.
  Cause:
  The error indicates that the system expects a valid country code for the sender (which could be a vendor, plant, or shipping point) but finds that the country field is empty or not populated. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Configuration: The sender's country information is not configured in the master data (e.g., vendor master, customer master, or material master).
  Data Entry Error: The user may have left the country field blank during data entry.
  Integration Issues: If data is being transferred from another system (like an ERP system), the country field may not be populated correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify the master data for the sender (vendor, plant, or shipping point) to ensure that the country field is populated correctly.
  For vendors, check the vendor master data (transaction code XK03 or MK03).
  For plants, check the plant master data (transaction code OX10).
  
  
  
  Update Missing Information:
  
  If the country field is empty, update it with the correct country code.
  Ensure that the country code is valid and corresponds to the expected format (usually a two-letter ISO code).
  
  
  
  Review Data Entry Processes:
  
  If this error occurs frequently, review the data entry processes to ensure that users are prompted to enter the country information.
  Implement validation checks in the data entry forms to prevent blank entries.
  
  
  
  Check Integration Settings:
  
  If the data is being imported from another system, check the integration settings to ensure that the country information is being transferred correctly.
  Review any mapping configurations to ensure that the country field is included.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error does not occur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Country Codes: Familiarize yourself with the list of valid country codes used in your SAP system. This can usually be found in the configuration settings or documentation.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for APO and related modules to understand how country information is used in the context of orders and shipments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message APOC_OR_MESSAGES114 and ensure that the sender country information is correctly populated in your SAP system.