How To Fix MDG_FICA_CHECK003 - Choose a valid county.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_FICA_CHECK - Contract Account Check Messages

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Choose a valid county.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_FICA_CHECK003 - Choose a valid county. ?

  The SAP error message MDG_FICA_CHECK003: "Choose a valid country." typically occurs in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) for Financial Accounting (FI) and Customer (FICA) data. This error indicates that the country code entered in a specific field is either invalid or not recognized by the system.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Country Code: The country code entered may not exist in the system or may be misspelled.
  Country Not Configured: The country may not be configured in the system for the specific business context (e.g., customer master data).
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the country code.
  Missing Country-Specific Settings: The country may require specific settings or configurations that have not been completed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Country Code: Check the country code entered for any typographical errors. Ensure that it matches the standard country codes used in SAP (e.g., ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 codes).
  Check Configuration: Ensure that the country is configured in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP:
  
  Go to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) and check the settings under Enterprise Structure > Definition > Logistics - General > Countries.
  
  
  Maintain Country-Specific Data: If the country is not configured, you may need to create or maintain the country-specific settings in the system.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for any specific requirements related to the country in question.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBD2 (for country settings) or BP (Business Partner) to check or maintain data.
  Master Data Governance: Familiarize yourself with the MDG processes and how they handle country data, as this may provide insights into the error.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to country settings or master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message MDG_FICA_CHECK003 and ensure that valid country data is being used in your SAP system.