How To Fix FKK_ID_XX_ODN001 - The first 2 characters of the number group should be country code

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKK_ID_XX_ODN - ODN message

• Message number: 001

• Message text: The first 2 characters of the number group should be country code

What causes this issue?

The prefix (first two characters) of the number group should be the
country code (ISO code) of one of the supported countries in official
document numbering.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Define the number group with the prefix of the country code (ISO code)
if you are using the official document numbering.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKK_ID_XX_ODN001 - The first 2 characters of the number group should be country code ?

  The SAP error message FKK_ID_XX_ODN001 indicates that there is an issue with the number group being used in the context of contract accounts or billing documents. Specifically, the error states that the first two characters of the number group should correspond to a valid country code.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Number Group Configuration: The number group you are trying to use may not be configured correctly in the system. The first two characters of the number group must match a valid country code as defined in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a typographical error when entering the number group, leading to an invalid format.
  Missing Country Code: The country code may not be defined in the system, or the number group may not be associated with the correct country.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for number groups in SAP (Transaction Code: OBA7 or similar).
  Verify that the number group you are using is correctly defined and that its first two characters correspond to a valid country code.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Review the entry where the error occurred and ensure that the number group is entered correctly, with the appropriate country code as the first two characters.
  
  
  
  Update or Create Number Group:
  
  If the number group does not exist or is incorrectly configured, you may need to create a new number group or update the existing one to ensure it meets the requirements.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on configuring number groups and understanding country codes.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data entry, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Country Codes: Ensure you have a list of valid country codes that are recognized by your SAP system. This can usually be found in the configuration settings or SAP documentation.
  Number Ranges: Familiarize yourself with how number ranges and groups are managed in SAP, as this can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to number group configurations, as this may be restricted based on user roles.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the number group is correctly configured in your SAP system.