How To Fix MDG_BS_CUST_BOLUI008 - Country of company code is a required value for this search help

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_CUST_BOLUI - MDG: messages for Cusomer UI related issues

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Country of company code is a required value for this search help

What causes this issue?

The fields <LS>Payment Method</> (ZWELS) require the country of the
company code as input value.

System Response

The search cannot find any values for the mentioned fields.

How to fix this error?

Enter the country for the company code in the IMG activity
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUSAPCOX02>Edit, Copy, Delete, Check Company Code</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_CUST_BOLUI008 - Country of company code is a required value for this search help ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_CUST_BOLUI008 indicates that the "Country of company code" is a required value for a search help operation in the Master Data Governance (MDG) module. This error typically occurs when a user attempts to perform a search or operation that requires the specification of a country for a company code, but that information is missing or not provided.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Country Information: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not selected or entered the country associated with the company code in the search help or input fields.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the search help or the underlying data model that requires the country field to be populated.
  Data Integrity Issues: The company code may not be properly linked to a country in the system, leading to the inability to retrieve the necessary data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Provide the Required Country Information:
  
  Ensure that the user selects or enters the country for the company code in the relevant input field before executing the search.
  If the country field is not visible, check the UI configuration to ensure it is included in the search help.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the search help in the MDG application. Ensure that the country field is marked as required and is properly linked to the company code.
  If you have access, check the relevant customizing settings in transaction SPRO under the MDG section to ensure that the country is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Verify that the company code exists in the system and is correctly associated with a country. You can check this in the company code master data (transaction OBY6).
  If there are inconsistencies, correct the master data for the company code to ensure it has a valid country assigned.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  If users are frequently encountering this error, consider providing training or documentation on how to properly use the search help and the importance of entering all required fields.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBY6 (for company code settings) and SPRO (for configuration).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message or the MDG module that may provide additional insights or patches.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for Master Data Governance to understand the requirements for company codes and related data fields.
  
  By addressing the missing country information and ensuring proper configuration, you should be able to resolve the error message MDG_BS_CUST_BOLUI008 effectively.