How To Fix MSGC_IDM004 - The country name does not exist for country code &1 in the given language

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSGC_IDM - Message class for identity management services

• Message number: 004

• Message text: The country name does not exist for country code &1 in the given language

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MSGC_IDM004 - The country name does not exist for country code &1 in the given language ?

  The SAP error message MSGC_IDM004 indicates that the system cannot find a valid country name for the specified country code in the given language. This typically occurs in scenarios where country codes are used, such as in address management, customer/vendor master data, or during data entry processes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Country Name: The country code provided does not have an associated country name in the specified language in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Language Setting: The language setting in the user profile or the transaction may not match the language in which the country name is defined.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies or missing entries in the country master data (table T005) or related configuration.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they may not be handling country codes correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Country Code: Verify that the country code you are using is correct and exists in the system. You can check this in the country master data (transaction code OBY6 or T005).
  Verify Language Settings: Ensure that the language you are using is supported for the country code. You can check the available languages in the country master data.
  Maintain Country Names: If the country name is missing for the specified language, you can maintain it:
  
  Go to transaction OBY6 or T005.
  Find the relevant country code and check if the country name exists for the desired language.
  If it does not exist, you can add the country name for that language.
  
  
  Check User Profile: Ensure that the user profile is set to a language that has the country name defined.
  Consult Documentation: If you are using custom developments, consult the documentation or the developer to ensure that the country code handling is implemented correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBY6 - Maintain Countries
  T005 - Table for Country Codes
  
  
  Language Settings: You can check user language settings in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MSGC_IDM004 error and ensure that the country names are correctly maintained in your SAP system.