How To Fix /SCMB/ORDER138 - Country code determination failed in item &1

/SCMB/ORDER138 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/ORDER -

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Country code determination failed in item &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/ORDER138 - Country code determination failed in item &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/ORDER138 Country code determination failed in item &1 typically occurs in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) when the system is unable to determine the country code for a specific item in an order. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is crucial for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Master Data: The country code may not be defined in the relevant master data, such as the material master or customer master.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for country code determination may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Incomplete Data: The item in question may have incomplete or missing data that is necessary for the country code determination process.
  Custom Logic: If there are custom enhancements or user exits that affect the determination process, they may not be functioning as expected.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, it may not