How To Fix GZ009 - Country & is not defined

GZ009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GZ - Message class for FI-LC

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Country & is not defined

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Please choose a country that has been defined using Possible Entries.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GZ009 - Country & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message GZ009, which states "Country & is not defined," typically occurs when the system encounters a country code that is not recognized or configured in the system. This can happen in various contexts, such as during the creation of master data, sales orders, or when processing transactions that involve country-specific settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Country Configuration: The country code is not defined in the SAP system. This could be due to a missing entry in the country table (T005).
  Incorrect Country Code: The country code entered may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Incomplete Master Data: The master data (like customer or vendor records) may not have been set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the country.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have included the necessary country definitions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Country Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Enterprise Structure > Definition > Logistics