How To Fix VC009 - Country & in shipping point & and country & in the address do not match

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VC - SD Customizing

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Country & in shipping point & and country & in the address do not match

What causes this issue?

The country of the shipping point and the country in the address of the
shipping point are not identical. The country of the shipping point is
maintained in Customizing for route determination.

System Response

Warning

How to fix this error?

Check whether the country in the address is correct. If this is the
case, change the country of the shipping point in Customizing for route
determination. This is not done automatically, since the transportation
zones maintained in route determination are dependent on the country.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VC009 - Country & in shipping point & and country & in the address do not match ?

  The SAP error message VC009 indicates a mismatch between the country specified in the shipping point and the country in the address of the customer or vendor. This error typically occurs during the sales order processing, delivery, or shipment processes when the system checks for consistency between the shipping point and the address details.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Country Codes: The country code defined in the shipping point configuration does not match the country code in the address of the customer or vendor.
  Incorrect Address Data: The address data for the customer or vendor may be incorrectly entered or incomplete.
  Shipping Point Configuration: The shipping point may not be correctly configured to handle the specific country or region.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data of the customer or vendor, such as incorrect country assignments.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Shipping Point Configuration:
  
  Go to the shipping point configuration in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Verify that the shipping point is correctly assigned to the appropriate country.
  
  
  
  Verify Customer/Vendor Address:
  
  Check the address details of the customer or vendor (Transaction codes: XD03 for customers, XK03 for vendors).
  Ensure that the country field is correctly filled in and matches the country of the shipping point.
  
  
  
  Correct Master Data:
  
  If there are discrepancies in the master data, correct them. This may involve updating the address or reassigning the country code.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Ensure that all relevant data is consistent across the system. This includes checking for any recent changes that may have affected the shipping point or address data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may need to be adjusted.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO (Customizing)
  XD03 (Display Customer)
  XK03 (Display Vendor)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to view and edit the shipping point and address data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VC009 error and ensure that the shipping point and address data are consistent.