How To Fix AR139 - Country key & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AR - SSRV function module messages

• Message number: 139

• Message text: Country key & is not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AR139 - Country key & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message AR139, which states "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 during transactions that involve country-specific data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Country Key Configuration: The country key specified in the transaction or master data is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Country Key: The country key entered may be misspelled or incorrect.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, the country keys may not have been properly set up in the SAP system.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements, they may be referencing a country key that is not defined.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Country Key Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> Financial Accounting Global Settings -> Country-specific Settings -> Define Countries).
  Verify if the country key in question is listed. If it is not, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create Missing 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.).
  
  
  
  Verify Input:
  
  Double-check the input for any typos or errors in the country key. Ensure that the correct country key is being used.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Code:
  
  If the error arises from custom developments, review the code to ensure it is referencing valid country keys.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Review:
  
  If this issue arose after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all necessary country keys were included.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on country key configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBY6: To define countries.
  SPRO: To access the SAP Reference IMG for configuration.
  
  
  
  Country Key Usage: Country keys are used in various modules, including Financial Accounting (FI), Sales and Distribution (SD), and Materials Management (MM), to determine country-specific settings and regulations.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AR139 error and ensure that the country key is properly defined in your SAP system.