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How To Fix WG232 - Country & does not exist. Correct your entry


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: WG - Messages for store order and investment buy

  • Message number: 232

  • Message text: Country & does not exist. Correct your entry

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WG232 - Country & does not exist. Correct your entry ?

    The SAP error message WG232: "Country & does not exist. Correct your entry" typically occurs when the system cannot find the specified country code in its country master data during a transaction or data entry.


    Cause:

    • The country code you entered does not exist in the SAP system's country master data.
    • The country code might be misspelled or invalid.
    • The country might not be maintained or activated in the system.
    • Sometimes, the error can occur if the country is not assigned to the relevant application area or if the country master data is incomplete.

    Solution:

    1. Check the Country Code:

      • Verify that the country code you entered is correct and follows the standard ISO country codes (usually 2-character or 3-character codes).
      • Use the search help (F4) on the country field to select a valid country code.
    2. Maintain Country Master Data:

      • If the country code is missing, you need to maintain it in the system.
      • Use transaction OBY6 (or SPRO path: Enterprise Structure > Definition > Logistics - General > Define Countries) to check and maintain country codes.
      • Alternatively, use transaction SM30 to maintain the table T005 (Country Codes).
    3. Activate the Country:

      • Ensure the country is active and assigned to the relevant application areas.
      • Check if the country is assigned to the relevant region or sales area if applicable.
    4. Check Customizing Settings:

      • Sometimes, the country might be restricted in customizing for certain modules (e.g., Sales and Distribution, Materials Management).
      • Verify the country settings in the relevant IMG nodes.

    Related Information:

    • Table T005: Stores country codes and descriptions.
    • Transaction Codes:
      • OBY6: Maintain country codes.
      • SM30: Table maintenance for T005.
    • Standard Country Codes: SAP uses ISO 3166 country codes.
    • Common Modules Affected: SD (Sales and Distribution), MM (Materials Management), FI (Financial Accounting), and others where country data is required.
    • F4 Help: Use the search help on the country field to avoid manual entry errors.

    Summary:

    The error WG232 occurs because the country code entered is not found in the system. Verify the code, correct it if wrong, or maintain the country master data in SAP to resolve the issue.

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