How To Fix FB221 - Country & has not been created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FB - Batch Programs

• Message number: 221

• Message text: Country & has not been created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FB221 - Country & has not been created ?

  The SAP error message FB221 indicates that a specific country has not been created in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to perform a financial transaction that involves a country that is not defined in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Country Configuration: The country in question has not been set up in the SAP system. This can happen if the country is new or if the configuration was not completed during the initial setup.
  Incorrect Country Code: The country code being used in the transaction may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Missing Master Data: The relevant master data (like vendor or customer master records) may not have been created for that country.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create the Country:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Ledgers > Define Countries).
  Check if the country is listed. If not, you will need to create it.
  Ensure that all necessary details are filled in, including the country code and description.
  
  
  
  Check Country Code:
  
  Verify that the country code you are using in your transaction is correct. You can cross-reference it with the list of valid country codes in SAP.
  
  
  
  Update Master Data:
  
  If the country is valid but the error persists, check the relevant master data (like vendor or customer records) to ensure they are correctly set up for that country.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to create or modify country settings, consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBY6: To define countries.
  OBD2: To check and maintain country-specific settings.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring countries and related settings.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  
  By ensuring that the country is properly configured in the system, you should be able to resolve the FB221 error and proceed with your financial transactions.