How To Fix SO655 - The country code entered <&> is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SO - SAPoffice: message texts

• Message number: 655

• Message text: The country code entered <&> is invalid

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Use the entry help in order to select a valid country code or ask the
system administrator to include the required country code in the table
T005K.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SO655 - The country code entered <&> is invalid ?

  The SAP error message SO655 indicates that the country code entered is invalid. This error typically occurs when a user tries to enter a country code in a transaction or configuration that does not match the expected format or is not recognized by the system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Country Code: The country code entered does not exist in the SAP system or is not configured correctly.
  Incorrect Format: The country code may not be in the correct format (e.g., it should be a two-letter ISO code).
  Missing Configuration: The country code may not be set up in the relevant configuration tables in SAP.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the country code entered.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Country Code: Verify that the country code you are entering is correct. It should typically be a two-letter ISO code (e.g., "US" for the United States, "DE" for Germany).
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the country code is configured in the relevant SAP tables. You can check the configuration in the following areas:
  
  T005: This table contains the country codes and their descriptions. Ensure that the country code you are using is present in this table.
  T005U: This table contains the country-specific settings.
  
  
  Correct Format: Make sure that the country code is entered in the correct format without any extra spaces or characters.
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the valid country codes, refer to SAP documentation or the ISO 3166 standard for country codes.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after verifying the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues or patches related to country codes.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in checking or configuring country codes, such as:
  
  OBD2: For maintaining country-specific settings.
  SPRO: For accessing the configuration menu.
  
  
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the correct entry of country codes to minimize errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SO655 error and ensure that valid country codes are used in your SAP transactions.