How To Fix R11203 - Industry &1 Does Not Exist in Industry System &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R11 - Business Partner and BDT

• Message number: 203

• Message text: Industry &1 Does Not Exist in Industry System &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R11203 - Industry &1 Does Not Exist in Industry System &2 ?

  The SAP error message R11203 indicates that the specified industry does not exist in the industry system. This error typically arises when you are trying to access or process data related to a specific industry that has not been defined or configured in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Industry Code: The industry code you are trying to use may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Missing Configuration: The industry may not have been set up in the system. This can happen if the necessary configuration steps were not completed during the implementation of the SAP system.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the industry codes may not have been properly transferred or mapped.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain industry data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Industry Code: Check the industry code you are using to ensure it is correct. You can do this by looking it up in the relevant SAP documentation or configuration settings.
  Check Configuration: Go to the configuration settings in SAP (usually in SPRO) and verify that the industry in question is defined. If it is not, you may need to create it.
  
  Navigate to: SPRO > Reference IMG > Enterprise Structure > Definition > Logistics - General > Define Industry
  
  
  Data Consistency: If you suspect data migration issues, review the data migration process to ensure that all necessary industry codes were included and correctly mapped.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the industry data. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP Notes or the SAP Help Portal for any specific notes related to this error message, as there may be additional context or updates provided by SAP.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to industry settings, such as OX15 (for defining industry codes) or OX16 (for assigning industries to company codes).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.