How To Fix CW005 - Unable to display all countries

CW005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CW - Country installation Customizing

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Unable to display all countries

What causes this issue?

More countries are available for selection than can be displayed.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Call up the function again and enter the two-character ISO code
for the required country.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CW005 - Details

• The SAP error message CW005, which states "Unable to display all countries," typically occurs in the context of country selection or when trying to access country-related data in SAP. This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, data inconsistencies, or system settings.
  Causes:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The country settings in the SAP system may not be properly configured. This can include missing entries in the country table or incorrect settings in the configuration.
  Authorization Problems: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view all countries in the system.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the country master data or related tables.
  System Settings: The system may be set up to limit the display of countries based on certain criteria, such as user roles or organizational units.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings for countries in the SAP system. This can be done by checking the relevant customizing settings in