How To Fix B1881 - Country key & has no ISO code

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: B1 - ALE group messages

• Message number: 881

• Message text: Country key & has no ISO code

What causes this issue?

The country key &v1& is not assigned to an ISO code.

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?

Assign the country key to an ISO code.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message B1881 - Country key & has no ISO code ?

  The SAP error message B1881, which states "Country key & has no ISO code," typically occurs when a country key (a two-character code representing a country) is not properly defined in the system or is missing its corresponding ISO code. This can lead to issues in various SAP processes, such as data entry, reporting, or integration with other systems.
  Cause:
  
  Missing ISO Code: The country key is defined in the system, but the ISO code associated with it is missing or not maintained.
  Incorrect Configuration: The country key may be incorrectly configured or not set up in the relevant SAP tables.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry when entering the country key in a transaction or master data record.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the B1881 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Country Key Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code OBY6 (or use the menu path: SPRO > SAP Reference IMG > Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Country Settings > Define Countries).
  Verify that the country key in question is listed and has a corresponding ISO code.
  
  
  
  Maintain ISO Code:
  
  If the country key is missing an ISO code, you can add it by selecting the country key and entering the appropriate ISO code.
  Ensure that the ISO code follows the standard two-letter format as defined by ISO 3166.
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Review the entries in your transactions or master data to ensure that the country key is entered correctly without any typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If changes are made in a development environment, ensure that they are transported to the production environment properly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on country key and ISO code configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and entries, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ISO 3166: This is the international standard for country codes, which defines codes for the names of countries, dependent territories, and special areas of geographical interest.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBY6 for country settings and SE11 for data dictionary to check the underlying tables.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to country key and ISO code configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the B1881 error and ensure that your country keys are correctly configured in the SAP system.