BC_BOR400 - The selected country & is not contained in the table

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BC_BOR - BC Training (All Courses)

• Message number: 400

• Message text: The selected country & is not contained in the table

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BC_BOR400 - The selected country & is not contained in the table ?

  The SAP error message BC_BOR400 typically indicates that the system is unable to find the specified country in the relevant country table. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to create or modify master data, or during transactions that require country-specific information.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Country Code: The country code you are trying to use is not defined in the system. This could be due to a typo or because the country has not been set up in the relevant configuration tables.
  Incorrect Configuration: The country may not be properly configured in the system, or the necessary entries in the country-related tables (like T005) may be missing.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing entries in the country-related tables.
  User Authorization: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain country data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Country Code: Verify that the country code you are using is correct. Ensure there are no typographical errors.
  Maintain Country Data:
  
  Go to transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Enterprise Structure > Definition > Logistics - General > Define Countries.
  Check if the country code is listed. If not, you may need to add it.
  
  
  Check Table T005: You can also check the contents of table T005 (which contains country codes) using transaction code SE16N or SE11. Ensure that the country you are trying to use is present in this table.
  Data Consistency: If the country code is missing due to data migration, you may need to re-import or manually add the necessary entries.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the country data. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO: For configuration settings.
  SE16N/SE11: For checking table entries.
  
  
  Country Table: The main table for country codes is T005.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on country configuration and related settings.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.