How To Fix MDG_BS_SUPPL_BOLUI003 - Country of company code is a required value for this search help

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_SUPPL_BOLUI - MDG: messages for Supplier UI related issues

• Message number: 003

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

What causes this issue?

The current company code does not have a value for its country.
The following fields require the country of the company code as input
value:
<DS:DE.QSSKZ>Withholding Tax Code</> (QSSKZ)
<DS:DE.QLAND>Withholding Tax Country</> (QLAND)
<DS:DE.QSREC>(Vendor) Recipient Type</> (QSREC)
Payment Method (ZWELS)

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_SUPPL_BOLUI003 - Country of company code is a required value for this search help ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_SUPPL_BOLUI003 indicates that the country of the company code is a required value for a search help operation in the Master Data Governance (MDG) application, specifically when dealing with supplier data. This error typically arises when a user attempts to perform a search or operation that requires the country information but it has not been provided.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Country Information: The most common cause of this error is that the country field for the company code is not filled in or is left blank in the relevant data entry screen.
  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.
  User Input Error: The user may not have selected a company code that is associated with a valid country.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Company Code Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the company code you are working with has a valid country assigned to it. You can check this in the configuration settings for the company code in the SAP system.
  Navigate to SPRO -> Enterprise Structure -> Definition -> Financial Accounting -> Define Company Code and verify the country settings.
  
  
  
  Input Required Fields:
  
  When performing the search, make sure to fill in all required fields, including the country field. If the search help requires a country, ensure that it is selected or entered correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Search Help Configuration:
  
  If you have access to the configuration, check the search help settings to ensure that the country field is correctly defined as a required field. This can be done in the Data Model configuration for MDG.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Ensure that users are trained to understand the importance of filling in all required fields, including the country, when performing searches or data entry.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant SAP documentation or notes related to the MDG application and the specific error message for additional context or updates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  MDG Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the MDG configuration settings, especially those related to supplier data and search helps.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that users have the necessary roles and authorizations to access the required data fields.
  
  By addressing the missing country information and ensuring proper configuration, you should be able to resolve the error message MDG_BS_SUPPL_BOLUI003.