How To Fix RIN202 - Table TCP0D contains the invalid country code &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RIN - RSCPINST

• Message number: 202

• Message text: Table TCP0D contains the invalid country code &1.

What causes this issue?

The content of table TCP0D defines the so called country code. It was
used in non Unicode system to define a specific non Unicode code page
for logon language English. In Unicode systems a country code is not
required anymore unless you have specific requirements to external non
Unicode interfaces such as RFC connections to non Unicode systems or
file transfer involving files with non Unicode encoding.

System Response

The content of table TCP0D is not modified during activation of the I18n
language configuration. The invalid value is kept.

How to fix this error?

Check whether your configuration requires a country code. In Unicode
system a country code is not required in general.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RIN202 - Table TCP0D contains the invalid country code &1. ?

  The SAP error message RIN202 indicates that there is an invalid country code in the table TCP0D. This table is used in the SAP system to store country-specific data, and an invalid country code can lead to issues in various processes, such as tax calculations, shipping, and localization.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Country Code: The country code entered in the relevant transaction or configuration does not match the valid country codes defined in the SAP system.
  Missing Country Code: The country code may not be defined in the TCP0D table, leading to the error when the system tries to reference it.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be discrepancies in the country codes used.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration in the system settings related to country codes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RIN202 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Country Code:
  
  Verify the country code that is causing the error. Ensure that it is correctly entered and matches the expected format (usually a two-letter ISO code).
  
  
  
  Review TCP0D Table:
  
  Access the TCP0D table in the SAP system (using transaction SE11 or SE16).
  Check if the country code in question exists in the table. If it does not, you may need to add it.
  
  
  
  Add Missing Country Code:
  
  If the country code is missing, you can add it by using transaction code OY01 (for maintaining country-specific settings).
  Ensure that you enter all required information for the country code, including the description and any other relevant data.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to country codes in your SAP system. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Review:
  
  If the error occurred after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all country codes were correctly mapped and imported.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to country codes and the TCP0D table for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE16 (Data Browser), OY01 (Maintain Country-Specific Settings).
  Country Code Format: Typically follows the ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 standard (e.g., US for the United States, DE for Germany).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional solutions related to country codes and the TCP0D table.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the RIN202 error message in your SAP system.