How To Fix ST383 - The table of valid entries for countries has not been maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ST - Terminology Database

• Message number: 383

• Message text: The table of valid entries for countries has not been maintained

What causes this issue?

The table of possible entries for valid countries has not been
maintained in your system environment.

System Response

Terminology maintenance is not possible.

Procedure for System Administrators

Ask the SAPterm administrator to make the necessary settings.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ST383 - The table of valid entries for countries has not been maintained ?

  The SAP error message ST383 indicates that the system is unable to find valid entries for countries in the relevant table. This typically occurs when the country-specific settings or configurations have not been properly maintained in the system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, solution, and related information for this error:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Entries: The table that holds valid entries for countries (usually T005 or similar) does not have the necessary entries for the country you are trying to use.
  Configuration Issues: The country settings may not have been configured correctly in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport, the necessary country entries may not have been included or activated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Country Entries:
  
  Go to transaction code OBY6 or T005 in the SAP GUI.
  Check if the country you are trying to use is listed. If it is not, you will need to add it.
  Ensure that the country code, name, and other relevant details are correctly filled in.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the country settings are properly configured in the relevant modules (e.g., FI, MM, SD).
  Verify that the country is correctly assigned to the relevant company codes or organizational units.
  
  
  
  Transport Request:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport request to ensure that all necessary configurations were included.
  If needed, re-import the transport or manually add the missing entries.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to country settings and configurations for your specific version of SAP.
  
  
  
  System Refresh:
  
  If you are working in a development or test environment, consider refreshing the system or checking if the issue persists in the production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBY6 - Maintain country-specific settings.
  T005 - Table for country definitions.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes related to country settings and configurations for any known issues or additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP's support portal for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ST383 error and ensure that the necessary country entries are maintained in your SAP system.