How To Fix CMS_INS029 - Country Code / Region Code combination is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_INS - Messages for Insurance

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Country Code / Region Code combination is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_INS029 - Country Code / Region Code combination is invalid ?

  The SAP error message CMS_INS029 indicates that there is an issue with the combination of the country code and region code in your system. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Customer Management System (CMS) or when dealing with master data related to addresses, such as customer or vendor records.
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Combination: The country code and region code combination you are trying to use does not exist in the SAP system. This could be due to:
  
  The region code not being defined for the specified country.
  A typographical error in either the country or region code.
  The region code being outdated or not maintained in the system.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the SAP system may not have the necessary mappings between country codes and region codes.
  
  
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies or errors in the country and region code mappings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Validity: Verify that the country code and region code you are using are valid and correctly defined in the SAP system. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (e.g., transaction codes like OY01 for country settings).
  Checking the table T005 (Countries) and T005U (Regions) to ensure the codes exist and are correctly linked.
  
  
  
  Correct the Data: If you find that the combination is incorrect, update the records with the correct country and region codes.
  
  
  Maintain Configuration: If the region code is not defined for the country, you may need to add it. This can typically be done in the configuration settings of the SAP system.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: If the error occurred after a data migration, perform a consistency check on the data to ensure that all country and region codes are correctly mapped.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on maintaining country and region codes.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OVK1 for maintaining country-specific settings.
  OY01 for defining countries.
  T005 and T005U tables for country and region data.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, test the functionality to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CMS_INS029 error and ensure that your country and region codes are correctly configured in SAP.