How To Fix EIP006 - The system did not find the official country code of country &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EIP - Foreign Trade: Messages for Log Printout

• Message number: 006

• Message text: The system did not find the official country code of country &1.

What causes this issue?

The system did not find the officially prescribed country key that you
have to assign to the country data in the declaration.

System Response

The system issues an error message.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the country code required by the authorities for SAP country
key &V1& in <DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLSDVI78>Customizing
</>.
You currently have to use the following country keys for declarations
to the authorities:

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

Alphabetical two-character ISO code as well as
Numerical three-character code according to the index of countries for
Foreign Trade statistics.
Note that you have to use the two-character ISO code in all EU
countries as from 01/01/99.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EIP006 - The system did not find the official country code of country &1. ?

  The SAP error message EIP006 indicates that the system could not find the official country code for a specified country. This error typically arises in scenarios where country-specific data is required, such as in the context of international business transactions, tax calculations, or data integration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Country Code: The country code for the specified country is not maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The country code may be incorrectly configured or not aligned with the official standards.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the country field.
  Master Data Issues: The relevant master data (e.g., customer, vendor, or material master) may not have the correct country code assigned.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Country Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  Navigate to Enterprise Structure > Definition > Logistics - General > Define Countries.
  Ensure that the country in question is listed and that the official country code is correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Maintain Country Code:
  
  If the country is missing, you may need to add it. Ensure that you have the correct official country code as per ISO standards.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Check the relevant master data records (e.g., customer, vendor) to ensure that the country code is correctly entered.
  Use transaction codes like XD03 (for customers) or MK03 (for vendors) to view and edit the records.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Validation:
  
  Ensure that users are entering the country codes correctly in the relevant fields. Implement validation checks if necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes for any specific guidelines related to country codes and their usage in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ISO Country Codes: Familiarize yourself with the ISO 3166 standard for country codes, as SAP often relies on these codes for internationalization.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to country code handling.
  User Training: Provide training to users on how to correctly enter and maintain country codes in the system to prevent future occurrences of this error.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.