How To Fix VG520 - & is not assigned to an ISO country key (header, function &, field &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VG - EDI Messages in SD

• Message number: 520

• Message text: & is not assigned to an ISO country key (header, 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 document header for the
specified partner role 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 VG520 - & is not assigned to an ISO country key (header, function &, field &) ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message VG520:
  
  SAP Error Message: VG520
  Message Text:
  
  & is not assigned to an ISO country key (header, 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 or configuration elements (like vendor groups, customer groups, or other classification keys) must be assigned to a valid ISO country key to ensure correct processing, especially in international or country-specific business scenarios.
  Specifically, the system is trying to validate that the vendor group (or similar key) is assigned to a country key, but it finds that this assignment is missing or incorrect.
  
  Where It Occurs
  
  During vendor master data creation or change (transaction codes like XK01, XK02, or FK01).
  During vendor invoice posting or other procurement processes.
  In country-specific validations or reports that require ISO country key assignments.
  In custom or standard function modules that validate vendor group-country assignments.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check 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 ISO Country Key:
  
  Use transaction OBYU or relevant IMG path to assign the vendor group to the appropriate ISO country key.
  Alternatively, check the table T005 (Country Codes) and T077D (Vendor Account Groups) for correct assignments.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Check the vendor master record to ensure the country field is correctly filled with a valid ISO country key.
  Make sure the vendor group used in the master record is valid for the country.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing for Country-Specific Settings:
  
  Some countries require specific settings or assignments for vendor groups.
  Review country-specific settings in IMG under Materials Management ? Purchasing ? Vendor Master.
  
  
  
  If Custom Code is Involved:
  
  Review any user exits or BAdIs that perform validations on vendor groups and country keys.
  Ensure that the logic correctly handles all country keys and vendor groups.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Tables:
  
  T005 – Country Codes (ISO country keys)
  T077D – Vendor Account Groups
  LFA1 – Vendor Master (General Section)
  
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  XK01 / XK02 – Create/Change Vendor Master
  OBYU – Assign Vendor Account Groups to Country Keys (or similar customizing)
  SPRO – Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  Notes / Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to vendor master data and country-specific validations.
  Review SAP Help Portal for vendor master data country key assignments.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Vendor group is not assigned to an ISO country key, causing validation failure.
  
  
  Effect
  Error VG520 is triggered during vendor master data processing or related transactions.
  
  
  Solution
  Assign the vendor group to the correct ISO country key in customizing and verify master data.
  
  
  Check
  Vendor master country field, vendor group assignments, customizing settings in SPRO.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context or transaction where the error occurs, I can help with more specific steps.