How To Fix EIU002 - Country key &1 is unknown or does not exist in the ISO code. (Segment &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EIU - Foreign Trade: Communication / Upload: Messages

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Country key &1 is unknown or does not exist in the ISO code. (Segment &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EIU002 - Country key &1 is unknown or does not exist in the ISO code. (Segment &2) ?

  The SAP error message EIU002 indicates that there is an issue with the country key specified in the system. This error typically arises when the country key provided in a document or transaction does not exist in the system's configuration or is not recognized as a valid ISO country code.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Country Key: The country key specified does not match any of the entries in the SAP system's country table.
  Missing Configuration: The country key may not have been configured in the system, or it may have been deleted or deactivated.
  Incorrect ISO Code: The ISO code for the country may be incorrect or not properly maintained in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the country key entered in the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Country Key: Verify the country key being used in the transaction. Ensure that it is correctly spelled and formatted.
  Maintain Country Codes:
  
  Go to transaction code OBY6 (or SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> Financial Accounting Global Settings -> Ledgers -> Define and Assign Company Codes to Countries) to check if the country key exists.
  If the country key is missing, you may need to create it or ensure it is properly configured.
  
  
  Update ISO Codes:
  
  Check the ISO codes in the system using transaction OBD2 (or SPRO -> Cross-Application Components -> General Settings -> Set Countries).
  Ensure that the ISO code for the country key is correctly maintained.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on country key configuration.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBY6, OBD2, and SPRO for configuration tasks.
  Country Table: The country key is typically maintained in the T005 table in SAP, which contains country codes and their corresponding ISO codes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to country key issues or updates that may address known problems.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EIU002 error and ensure that the country key is correctly recognized in your SAP system.