How To Fix /SCWM/GTS014 - Country of origin is a mandatory field; fill field

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/GTS -

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Country of origin is a mandatory field; fill field

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/GTS014 - Country of origin is a mandatory field; fill field ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/GTS014 Country of origin is a mandatory field; fill field typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) or SAP Global Trade Services (GTS). This error indicates that the system requires the "Country of Origin" field to be filled in for a particular item or document, and it has not been provided.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The country of origin for the product/item has not been specified in the master data (e.g., material master, vendor master).
  Configuration Issues: The system may be configured to require the country of origin for certain processes, and it is not being populated correctly.
  Document Processing: When creating or processing documents (like purchase orders, sales orders, or delivery documents), the country of origin field is not filled in.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record for the affected item and ensure that the "Country of Origin" field is filled in. This can usually be found in the "Basic Data" or "Foreign Trade" views.
  If the material is sourced from multiple countries, ensure that the correct country is assigned.
  
  
  
  Vendor Master:
  
  If the item is procured from a vendor, check the vendor master data to ensure that the country of origin is specified.
  
  
  
  Document Entry:
  
  When creating or processing documents, ensure that the country of origin is filled in the relevant fields. This may involve checking the item details in the document.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings in SAP to determine if the country of origin is set as a mandatory field for the relevant processes. This may involve consulting with your SAP configuration team.
  
  
  
  Data Migration:
  
  If data was migrated from another system, ensure that the country of origin was included in the migration process.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Ensure that users are trained to fill in all mandatory fields, including the country of origin, when entering data into the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material) or XK02 (Change Vendor) to update the relevant master data.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more details on how to manage material and vendor data.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  By ensuring that the country of origin is properly filled in the relevant master data and documents, you should be able to resolve the error message.