How To Fix R1863 - Required entry field 'country key' is not filled

R1863 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R1 - Business Partner Messages from S_BUPA_GENERAL

• Message number: 863

• Message text: Required entry field 'country key' is not filled

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R1863 - Required entry field 'country key' is not filled ?

  The SAP error message R1863, which states "Required entry field 'country key' is not filled," typically occurs when a user is trying to create or modify a record in SAP that requires a country key but has not provided one. This error is common in various modules, such as Sales and Distribution (SD), Material Management (MM), or Customer Relationship Management (CRM), where country-specific information is necessary.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  A required field for the country key is left blank during data entry.
  The country key is not defined in the system for the relevant context (e.g., customer, vendor, or material).
  The user is trying to create a record that requires a country key but has not selected or entered it.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Input Fields:
  
  Ensure that the 'Country Key' field is filled in the relevant screen. This is often found in the address section of the master data