How To Fix EEWMSDSMCORE008 - Cannot check address; you have not entered a country

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EEWMSDSMCORE - IS-U: Disaggregation in Work Management

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Cannot check address; you have not entered a country

What causes this issue?

Cannot perform address check in inbound processing of IDoc
ISU_SDSM_ORDER, because field LAND1 in the E1ISU_SDORD_PARTNER segment
is not complete.

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?

Check the address data in the current IDoc.
Correct the address data.
If necessary repost the IDoc.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EEWMSDSMCORE008 - Cannot check address; you have not entered a country ?

  The SAP error message EEWMSDSMCORE008 indicates that the system cannot check the address because a country has not been entered. This error typically occurs in scenarios where address validation or processing is required, such as during the creation or modification of master data, sales orders, or delivery documents.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is the absence of a country code in the address fields. This can happen in various contexts, such as:
  
  When creating or updating a customer or vendor master record.
  When entering shipping or billing addresses in sales orders or delivery documents.
  When using address validation services that require a complete address, including the country.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should ensure that the country field is filled in wherever an address is required. Here are the steps to troubleshoot and fix the issue:
  
  
  Check Address Fields: Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., customer master, vendor master, sales order) and verify that the country field is populated. The country field is usually labeled as "Country" or "Country Key" and should contain a valid country code (e.g., "US" for the United States, "DE" for Germany).
  
  
  Update Master Data: If the country is missing in the master data (customer or vendor), update the record to include the country code. This can be done through the relevant transaction (e.g., XD02 for customer master, MK02 for vendor master).
  
  
  Check Configuration: If the country field is not available or is not being populated automatically, check the configuration settings in the SAP system. Ensure that the country is set up correctly in the address management settings.
  
  
  Address Validation: If you are using an address validation service, ensure that the service is configured correctly and that it can access the necessary data to validate addresses.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing master data, such as XD01 (Create Customer), XD02 (Change Customer), MK01 (Create Vendor), and MK02 (Change Vendor).
  Country Codes: Ensure you are using valid ISO country codes. You can find a list of valid country codes in SAP or through external resources.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to address management or specific issues with the EEWMSDSMCORE008 error for additional guidance or patches.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that addresses are processed correctly in your SAP system.