How To Fix BF00202 - Country & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BF00 - FI: Application base reports

• Message number: 202

• Message text: Country & is not defined

What causes this issue?

Country &V1& is not defined.

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

Check your entry.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

If you are authorized to do so, maintain the country &V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BF00202 - Country & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message BF00202, which states "Country & is not defined," typically occurs when the system encounters a country code that is not recognized or configured in the system. This can happen in various contexts, such as during the creation of master data (like customer or vendor records), during transactions, or when generating reports.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Country Configuration: The country code is not defined in the system's configuration settings.
  Incorrect Country Code: The country code entered may be misspelled or incorrect.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, the country codes may not have been properly mapped or defined in SAP.
  Client-Specific Settings: The country may not be defined in the specific client you are working in, even if it exists in another client.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Country Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object).
  Navigate to SAP Reference IMG > Enterprise Structure > Definition > Logistics - General > Define Countries.
  Ensure that the country in question is listed and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify Country Code:
  
  Double-check the country code you are using for any typos or errors.
  Ensure that the country code matches the standard ISO codes used in SAP.
  
  
  
  Add Missing Country:
  
  If the country is not defined, you may need to add it. This typically requires appropriate authorization and should be done in consultation with your SAP Basis or configuration team.
  
  
  
  Check Client Settings:
  
  If you are working in a specific client, ensure that the country is defined in that client. You may need to transport settings from another client if necessary.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Review:
  
  If this issue arose after a data migration, review the mapping of country codes to ensure they were correctly imported into SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO: For configuration settings.
  SE11: To check the data dictionary for country-related tables.
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  T005: This table contains country codes and their descriptions.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on country configuration and related settings.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BF00202 error and ensure that the country is properly defined in your SAP system.