How To Fix DIAN_MSGS005 - Line &1. Field Country Key is empty.

DIAN_MSGS005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DIAN_MSGS - DIAN: Magnetic Media for Colombia

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Line &1. Field Country Key is empty.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DIAN_MSGS005 - Line &1. Field Country Key is empty. ?

  The SAP error message DIAN_MSGS005 with the description "Line &1. Field Country Key is empty." typically occurs in the context of electronic invoicing or reporting, particularly when dealing with the DIAN (Dirección de Impuestos y Aduanas Nacionales) in Colombia. This error indicates that a required field, specifically the "Country Key," is not populated in the relevant data structure.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The most common cause of this error is that the "Country Key" field is not filled in the relevant document or data entry. This could happen if the country information was not provided during the creation of the document or if it was inadvertently deleted.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the system that prevents the country key from being populated automatically.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the country key may not have been included or mapped correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Data: Review the document or