How To Fix IHC_XIXML612 - Recipient country is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IHC_XIXML - Messages for Payment Order by IDoc

• Message number: 612

• Message text: Recipient country is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IHC_XIXML612 - Recipient country is missing ?

  The SAP error message IHC_XIXML612: Recipient country is missing typically occurs in the context of the SAP Intercompany Financial Settlement (IHC) module, particularly when dealing with XML data formats for intercompany transactions. This error indicates that the system is expecting a country code for the recipient in the XML data, but it is not provided.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The recipient's country information is not filled in the relevant master data or transaction data.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the intercompany transactions may not be set up correctly, leading to missing fields in the generated XML.
  Data Mapping Issues: If there are issues with how data is mapped from SAP to the XML format, it may result in missing fields.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data: Ensure that the master data for the recipient (such as vendor or customer master records) includes the country information. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the relevant master data transaction (e.g., XK02 for vendor or XD02 for customer).
  Verifying that the country field is filled in the address section.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data: If the error occurs during a specific transaction, check the transaction data to ensure that the recipient's country is specified.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings for the IHC module to ensure that all necessary fields are correctly configured. This may involve:
  
  Checking the settings in the IHC customizing (transaction SPRO).
  Ensuring that the XML structure is correctly defined to include the country field.
  
  
  
  Data Mapping: If you are using custom XML mapping, ensure that the mapping logic correctly includes the recipient's country. You may need to adjust the mapping to ensure that the country code is populated.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to verify that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration and troubleshooting.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for the IHC module to understand the requirements for intercompany transactions and XML data formats.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message IHC_XIXML612.