How To Fix FS704 - Country & has not been created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 704

• Message text: Country & has not been created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FS704 - Country & has not been created ?

  The SAP error message FS704 indicates that a specific country has not been created in the system. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with country-specific settings or configurations in SAP Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO).
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A transaction is being processed that requires country-specific settings (e.g., tax codes, payment methods, etc.).
  The country in question has not been defined in the SAP system.
  The country code is incorrectly entered or does not exist in the configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FS704 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Country Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) > IMG (Implementation Guide) > Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Countries > Define Countries.
  Verify if the country in question is listed. If it is not, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create the Country:
  
  If the country is missing, you can create it by selecting the option to define a new country.
  Enter the required details, including the country code, name, and any other relevant information.
  
  
  
  Check for Customizing Settings:
  
  Ensure that all necessary customizing settings related to the country are properly configured, such as tax codes, payment methods, and other country-specific parameters.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  Check the transaction data that triggered the error. Ensure that the country code is correctly entered and corresponds to a valid entry in the system.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, ensure that any changes made are transported to the production environment if necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on country-specific settings and configurations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OBD2 (for defining tax codes) or OBD3 (for defining payment methods) to check related configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the FS704 error.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to country settings in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FS704 error and ensure that the country is properly configured in your SAP system.