How To Fix AR001 - Country key & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AR - SSRV function module messages

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Country key & is not defined

What causes this issue?

Country key &V1& has not been defined within the country definitions.

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?

Check the entry. If necessary, define the country key within the
country definitions in customizing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AR001 - Country key & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message "AR001 Country key & is not defined" typically occurs when the system encounters a country key that has not been configured in the system. This can happen in various contexts, such as when creating a customer or vendor master record, or when processing transactions that involve country-specific data.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Country Configuration: The country key referenced in the error message is not defined in the system's configuration. This could be due to:
  
  The country not being set up in the SAP system.
  The country key being misspelled or incorrectly entered.
  The country key being used in a context where it is not applicable.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Users may have entered an incorrect country key while creating or updating records.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the configuration for the country was transported from another system, it may not have been included or may have failed during the transport process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Country Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) and navigate to:
  
  SAP Reference IMG > Enterprise Structure > Definition > Logistics - General > Define Countries.
  
  
  Verify if the country key in question is listed. If it is not, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Country Key:
  
  If the country key is missing, you can create it by clicking on the "New Entries" button and filling in the required details (Country Key, Country Name, etc.).
  Ensure that the country key is correctly defined according to your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Entry Errors:
  
  Review the entries made in the transaction that triggered the error. Ensure that the country key is correctly entered and matches the defined keys in the system.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the country configuration was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the correct country key or how to configure it, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO: For configuration settings.
  SE11: To check the data dictionary for country-related tables.
  SE16: To view data in tables related to country configuration (e.g., T005 for country keys).
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to country configuration and error messages.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify country configurations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the "AR001 Country key & is not defined" error in SAP.