How To Fix FIBL685 - Specify country


FIBL685 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: FIBL - Messages from Tax Routines / Prenumbered Checks

  • Message number: 685

  • Message text: Specify country

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIBL685 - Specify country ?
    The SAP error message FIBL685 ("Specify country") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or when dealing with master data that requires country-specific information. This error indicates that the system requires a country to be specified for a particular transaction or data entry, but it has not been provided.
    
    Cause: Missing Country Information: The most common cause is that the country field is left blank in a transaction or master data record where it is mandatory.
    Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that require a country to be specified for certain processes, and these settings may not be correctly set up. Data Entry Errors: Users may inadvertently skip the country field during data entry, leading to this error.
    Solution: Check Data Entry: Ensure that the country field is filled in for the relevant transaction or master data record. This could be in vendor/customer master data, invoice processing, or other financial

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