How To Fix REXCHU118 - Country key 'HU' is not activated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REXCHU -

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Country key 'HU' is not activated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message REXCHU118 - Country key 'HU' is not activated ?

  The SAP error message REXCHU118 indicates that the country key 'HU' (Hungary) is not activated in the system. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform operations related to Hungary, such as creating or processing documents that require country-specific settings, but the country key has not been properly configured or activated in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Country Key Not Activated: The country key for Hungary (HU) is not activated in the system configuration.
  Missing Configuration: The necessary settings for Hungary, such as tax codes, currency, or legal requirements, may not be set up.
  Client-Specific Settings: The error may occur if the settings are not maintained for the specific client you are working in.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Activate Country Key:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) > SAP Reference IMG.
  Follow the path: Enterprise Structure > Definition > Financial Accounting > Edit, Copy, Delete, Check Company Code.
  Check if the country key 'HU' is listed and activated. If not, you may need to activate it.
  
  
  
  Maintain Country-Specific Settings:
  
  Ensure that all necessary country-specific settings for Hungary are maintained. This includes tax codes, currency settings, and any other legal requirements.
  You can check these settings under Financial Accounting > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Basic Settings.
  
  
  
  Check Client Settings:
  
  Make sure that the settings are correctly configured for the specific client you are using. Sometimes, settings may be client-specific, and you need to ensure that they are activated for the correct client.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, ensure that any changes made are transported to the quality and production environments.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for any additional steps or considerations specific to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OBY6 (for country settings) or OBD2 (for tax codes) to access relevant configuration areas.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to the error message REXCHU118.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide assistance based on your specific system configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the country key 'HU' is properly activated in your SAP system.