How To Fix R5560 - Transportation zone &1 is not valid for city &2 in country &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R5 - Regional structure

• Message number: 560

• Message text: Transportation zone &1 is not valid for city &2 in country &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R5560 - Transportation zone &1 is not valid for city &2 in country &3 ?

  The SAP error message R5560 indicates that there is an issue with the transportation zone configuration in relation to a specific city and country. This error typically arises during the process of creating or processing transportation-related documents, such as sales orders, deliveries, or shipments.
  Cause:
  The error message "Transportation zone &1 is not valid for city &2 in country &3" usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Transportation Zone Assignment: The transportation zone specified in the document does not match the configuration in the system for the given city and country.
  Missing or Incomplete Master Data: The master data for the transportation zones, cities, or countries may not be properly maintained in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The transportation zones may not be correctly defined in the customizing settings of the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Transportation Zone Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP customizing transaction SPRO.
  Navigate to Logistics Execution > Transportation > Basic Transportation Functions > Define Transportation Zones.
  Verify that the transportation zone in question is correctly defined and associated with the appropriate cities and countries.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the relevant city and country. Ensure that the transportation zone is correctly assigned to the city in the country.
  You can use transaction OVT0 to check the transportation zones and their assignments.
  
  
  
  Update or Correct Data:
  
  If you find discrepancies in the configuration or master data, update or correct them accordingly.
  Ensure that the transportation zone is valid for the specific city and country combination.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO (Customizing)
  OVT0 (Transportation Zone Configuration)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to transportation zones.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify transportation zone settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the R5560 error message in SAP.