How To Fix CBRC_REGCHECK172 - Purchase order &1: Recipient country &2 not relevant for reg. &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CBRC_REGCHECK - Messages for Substance-Related Regulation Check

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Purchase order &1: Recipient country &2 not relevant for reg. &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CBRC_REGCHECK172 - Purchase order &1: Recipient country &2 not relevant for reg. &3 ?

  The SAP error message CBRC_REGCHECK172 indicates that there is an issue with the recipient country specified in a purchase order (PO) in relation to the regulatory requirements for that country. This error typically arises in the context of compliance with legal regulations, such as tax regulations or trade compliance, which may vary by country.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  The recipient country specified in the purchase order is not recognized as relevant for the specific regulatory framework (reg. &3) that is being applied.
  There may be a mismatch between the country code in the PO and the regulatory settings in the SAP system.
  The regulatory settings for the specified country may not be properly configured in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Purchase Order:
  
  Verify the recipient country (country code &2) in the purchase order. Ensure that it is correctly entered and corresponds to a valid country code.
  
  
  
  Review Regulatory Settings:
  
  Check the regulatory settings in the SAP system for the specified country. Ensure that the country is configured to be relevant for the regulatory framework (reg. &3) you are working with.
  You may need to consult with your SAP administrator or compliance officer to ensure that the regulatory settings are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Update Configuration:
  
  If the recipient country is indeed relevant for the regulatory framework but is not configured, you may need to update the configuration in the SAP system to include the country as relevant.
  This may involve customizing the regulatory settings in the SAP system, which typically requires access to the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on regulatory compliance settings and how to configure them for different countries.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the purchase order again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on regulatory compliance settings.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user creating or modifying the purchase order has the necessary permissions to access and modify regulatory settings.
  Training: Consider training for users involved in procurement and compliance to better understand how to handle regulatory requirements in SAP.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.