How To Fix BFIBL02312 - Alternative country key for country & is not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BFIBL02 - Payment Medium: Messages

• Message number: 312

• Message text: Alternative country key for country & is not maintained

What causes this issue?

The <DS:DE.LANDA>Alternative country key</> for country &V1& is not
maintained. The data medium might contain errors.

How to fix this error?

Check the alternative country key for country &V1& in the
<DS:TRAN.OY01>Country-specific settings</>. It may be necessary to
create the data medium again.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BFIBL02312 - Alternative country key for country & is not maintained ?

  The SAP error message BFIBL02312 indicates that there is an issue with the alternative country key for a specific country in the system. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions or when dealing with international business processes where alternative country keys are required for certain functionalities.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system is unable to find a maintained alternative country key for the specified country. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  The alternative country key has not been defined in the system for the specified country.
  The configuration settings for the country in question are incomplete or incorrect.
  There may be a missing entry in the relevant tables that link the country to its alternative country key.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and navigate to the relevant section for maintaining country keys.
  Path: Financial Accounting (New) -> Financial Accounting Global Settings -> Country Settings -> Define Alternative Country Keys.
  Ensure that the alternative country key for the specified country is defined and correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Maintain Alternative Country Key:
  
  If the alternative country key is not maintained, you will need to create a new entry for it.
  Enter the country code and the corresponding alternative country key that should be used.
  
  
  
  Review Related Tables:
  
  Check the relevant tables (e.g., T005 for country keys) to ensure that the entries are correct and complete.
  You can use transaction codes like SE11 or SE16 to view the table contents.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct alternative country key to use, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE16: Data Browser
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message BFIBL02312 and ensure that the alternative country key is properly maintained in your SAP system.