How To Fix VG510 - & is not assigned to an ISO country key (item &, function &, field &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VG - EDI Messages in SD

• Message number: 510

• Message text: & is not assigned to an ISO country key (item &, function &, field &)

What causes this issue?

The specified internal country code has not been allocated an ISO
country code. The error has arisen in the specified item for the
specified partner roles and the specified field.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the ISO country code.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VG510 - & is not assigned to an ISO country key (item &, function &, field &) ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message VG510:
  
  SAP Error Message: VG510
  Message Text:
  
  & is not assigned to an ISO country key (item &, function &, field &).
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when a vendor group (or another grouping key) is not properly assigned or linked to an ISO country key in the system. In SAP, certain master data elements (like vendor groups, customer groups, or other classification keys) must be assigned to valid country keys to ensure correct processing, especially in logistics, purchasing, or financial transactions.
  Specifically, the system is trying to validate a vendor group or similar classification against an ISO country key, but the assignment is missing or incorrect.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During vendor master data creation or change.
  When processing purchasing documents or vendor-related transactions.
  When the system validates country-specific data for vendors or related entities.
  During data migration or master data upload if country assignments are incomplete.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the Vendor Group Assignment:
  
  Go to the customizing transaction for vendor groups:
  
  SPRO ? Materials Management ? Purchasing ? Vendor Master ? Define Account Groups with Screen Layout (Vendor Master)
  
  
  Verify that the vendor group in question is assigned to the correct ISO country key.
  
  
  
  Assign the Vendor Group to the ISO Country Key:
  
  Use transaction OBVU (or the relevant customizing path) to assign vendor groups to country keys.
  Ensure that the vendor group is linked to the correct ISO country key(s) that correspond to the vendor's country.
  
  
  
  Verify Country Key in Vendor Master:
  
  Check the vendor master record (transaction XK03 or MK03) to ensure the country key is correctly maintained.
  The country key must be a valid ISO country code recognized by SAP.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing for Country Keys:
  
  Use transaction OBYU or navigate via SPRO to verify the ISO country keys are correctly maintained.
  If the country key is missing or incorrect, maintain it accordingly.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  If this error occurs during data migration, ensure that the source data includes valid country keys and that the vendor groups are properly mapped.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information
  
  ISO Country Key: SAP uses ISO country codes (2-character or 3-character codes) to standardize country identification.
  Vendor Group: A classification key used to group vendors for reporting, control, or processing purposes.
  Related Transactions:
  
  XK01/XK02/XK03 – Vendor Master Create/Change/Display
  OBVU – Assign Vendor Account Groups to Country Keys
  SPRO – Customizing for Vendor Master and Country Keys
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  VG510: & is not assigned to an ISO country key (item &, function &, field &)
  
  
  Cause
  Vendor group or classification key not assigned to a valid ISO country key
  
  
  Solution
  Assign the vendor group to the correct ISO country key in customizing (OBVU)
  
  
  Check
  Vendor master country key, vendor group assignment, and ISO country key maintenance
  
  
  Transactions
  XK03, OBVU, SPRO
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with the exact customizing path or transaction codes, please let me know your SAP module (e.g., MM, FI) and SAP version.