How To Fix EINV_VAL005 - No country name found in senderÆs address

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EINV_VAL - Turkey e-Invoice: Validation & Mapping

• Message number: 005

• Message text: No country name found in senderÆs address

What causes this issue?

You are trying to post an electronic invoice but the procedure stops
because the system does not find the country name in the address of the
sender.

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?

To proceed with the posting, enter the missing information in the
customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUORFBOBY6>Enter Global Parameters</>
Select your company code and double click on the item
Click on Address and maintain the country name

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EINV_VAL005 - No country name found in senderÆs address ?

  The SAP error message EINV_VAL005: No country name found in sender's address typically occurs in the context of electronic invoicing or when generating invoices in SAP. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid country name in the sender's address, which is necessary for processing the invoice correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Country Information: The sender's address in the invoice does not have a country specified.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the address format may not be set up correctly, leading to the omission of the country field.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a data entry error where the country field is left blank or incorrectly filled.
  Master Data Issues: The vendor or customer master data may be incomplete or incorrectly maintained, lacking the country information.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Sender's Address:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction where the invoice is being generated.
  Verify that the sender's address includes a valid country name. If it is missing, add the appropriate country.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor or customer master data (transaction codes like XK02 for vendors or XD02 for customers).
  Ensure that the country field is filled in correctly in the address section.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings for address formats in the SAP system. This can usually be found in the customizing settings under Logistics or Financials, depending on the context of the invoice.
  Ensure that the address format includes the country field and that it is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Implement data validation checks to ensure that all required fields, including the country, are filled out before processing invoices.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the invoice generation process again to ensure that the error does not recur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message. Sometimes, SAP releases notes that address known issues or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for electronic invoicing or the specific module you are working with for more detailed information on address requirements.
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By addressing the missing country information in the sender's address, you should be able to resolve the EINV_VAL005 error and proceed with the invoicing process.