How To Fix FB221 - Country & has not been created

FB221 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FB - Batch Programs

• Message number: 221

• Message text: Country & has not been created

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• 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