How To Fix CRM_IU_IC_SWTMSG005 - Determination of country code or division category failed in &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_IU_IC_SWTMSG - Message class for switch message

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Determination of country code or division category failed in &1 &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_IU_IC_SWTMSG005 - Determination of country code or division category failed in &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message CRM_IU_IC_SWTMSG005 indicates that there was a failure in determining the country code or division category in a specific context, typically related to customer or sales data in the SAP CRM system. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as when creating or processing transactions, and it usually points to issues with master data or configuration.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Master Data: The country code or division category may not be properly defined in the master data (e.g., customer master, material master).
  
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration for country codes or division categories may not be set up correctly in the relevant customizing settings.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as missing fields or incorrect entries.
  Integration Issues: If the system is integrated with other systems (like ERP), there may be issues with data transfer or mapping.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify that the country code and division