How To Fix ICLE01018 - City &1 does not exist in country &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICLE01 - ICL Event, General Messages

• Message number: 018

• Message text: City &1 does not exist in country &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICLE01018 - City &1 does not exist in country &2 ?

  The SAP error message ICLE01018 indicates that the system cannot find a specified city in the given country. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to process data related to addresses, such as during the creation or modification of customer or vendor master records, or when entering sales orders.
  Cause:
  
  Missing City Data: The city you are trying to use is not defined in the SAP system for the specified country.
  Incorrect Country Code: The country code provided may be incorrect or not matching the city.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the city name or country code.
  Configuration Issues: The necessary configuration for cities and countries may not be set up in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check City and Country: Verify that the city name and country code are correct. Ensure that there are no typographical errors.
  Maintain City Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code OVK1 (for maintaining cities) or OVK2 (for maintaining country data).
  Check if the city exists for the specified country. If it does not, you may need to add it.
  
  
  Add Missing City:
  
  If the city is indeed missing, you can add it using the appropriate transaction code (e.g., OVK1).
  Ensure that you enter the correct country code and city name.
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings: Ensure that the necessary customizing settings for address data are correctly configured in your SAP system.
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the correct entries, consult your organization's documentation or SAP help resources for guidance on address maintenance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OVK1: Maintain Cities
  OVK2: Maintain Countries
  XD01/XD02: Create/Change Customer Master
  MK01/MK02: Create/Change Vendor Master
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to address management.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to address data in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ICLE01018 error and ensure that the city and country data is correctly maintained in your SAP system.