How To Fix O4193 - DRC: Combination of Country &, Region & is not defined in the system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O4 - IS-Oil: MAP message pool

• Message number: 193

• Message text: DRC: Combination of Country &, Region & is not defined in the system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O4193 - DRC: Combination of Country &, Region & is not defined in the system ?

  The SAP error message O4193, which states "DRC: Combination of Country & Region & is not defined in the system," typically occurs in the context of the Data Retention Compliance (DRC) framework in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid combination of country and region for the data retention compliance settings.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The specific combination of country and region has not been defined in the system. This can happen if the necessary configuration for data retention compliance has not been set up for the specific country or region you are working with.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the country or region fields when trying to execute a transaction or report.
  System Updates: If the system has been recently updated or migrated, some configurations may not have been carried over correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and navigate to the Data Retention Compliance settings.
  Ensure that the combination of the country and region is defined. You can find this under:
  
  SPRO > SAP Customizing Implementation Guide > Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Data Retention Compliance > Define Country/Region Combinations.
  
  
  If the combination is missing, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the entries for country and region in the transaction or report where the error occurred. Ensure that they match the defined combinations in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to Data Retention Compliance for any specific requirements or updates that may affect your configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration or data entry checks, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide additional insights or patches if the issue is related to a known bug.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration or SE11 to check the database tables related to country and region settings.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on configuring DRC settings.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on Data Retention Compliance and its configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the O4193 error in your SAP system.