How To Fix FF803 - Country &1 not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FF - FI Function Module Messages

• Message number: 803

• Message text: Country &1 not defined

What causes this issue?

"Plants abroad" has been activated and the country specified here has
been given as the reporting country in a <DS:DE.MWSKZ>tax code</>.
However, the country has not been defined in Customizing.

How to fix this error?

Inform your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

The specified country must be defined in Customizing.
INCLUDE FI_NA_F5

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FF803 - Country &1 not defined ?

  The SAP error message FF803 "Country &1 not defined" typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with payment processing or bank master data. This error indicates that the system cannot find the country code specified in the transaction or configuration, which is necessary for processing payments or other financial activities.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Country Definition: The country code referenced in the transaction is not defined in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The country code may be incorrectly configured or misspelled in the relevant master data or configuration settings.
  Bank Master Data Issues: If the error occurs during a payment run, it may be due to missing or incorrect bank master data for the specified country.
  Country-Specific Settings: Certain country-specific settings or configurations may not be set up in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define the Country:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Country Settings).
  Check if the country code in question is defined. If not, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the country code is correctly configured in the relevant areas, such as payment methods, bank master data, and vendor/customer master records.
  Verify that the country code is correctly spelled and matches the expected format.
  
  
  
  Update Bank Master Data:
  
  If the error occurs during a payment run, check the bank master data for the relevant country. Use transaction code FI12 to maintain bank master data.
  Ensure that the bank details are complete and correctly associated with the country code.
  
  
  
  Review Payment Methods:
  
  Check the payment method configuration for the country in question. Ensure that the payment method is valid for the specified country.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any country-specific requirements or configurations that may need to be addressed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBY6: Country settings
  FI12: Bank master data maintenance
  OBPM1: Payment method configuration
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to country settings and master data.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for additional assistance.