How To Fix LOP140 - Country &1 does not exist. Business key &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LOP - Logistical contract options

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Country &1 does not exist. Business key &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LOP140 - Country &1 does not exist. Business key &2 ?

  The SAP error message LOP140 indicates that there is an issue with a country code that is not recognized in the system. This error typically arises in the context of logistics or supply chain processes, where country-specific data is required for operations such as shipping, billing, or tax calculations.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Country Code: The country code specified in the transaction does not exist in the SAP system. This could be due to a typo or an outdated code.
  Missing Configuration: The country may not be configured in the system. This can happen if the country is newly added or if the configuration was not completed properly.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as customer or vendor records that reference a non-existent country.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Country Code: Verify the country code provided in the transaction. Ensure that it is correctly spelled and formatted.
  Maintain Country Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG).
  Navigate to Logistics General > Logistics Basic Data > Countries.
  Check if the country code exists. If not, you may need to create it or correct the existing configuration.
  
  
  Update Master Data: If the error is related to a specific business partner (customer or vendor), check their master data to ensure that the country code is valid and exists in the system.
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant documentation or notes from SAP regarding country codes and their configurations.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBD2 (for maintaining country-specific settings) or BP (for business partner maintenance) to resolve the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to country configuration or specific error messages that may provide additional insights or patches.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to country configurations or master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the LOP140 error in your SAP system.