How To Fix WGDS_COMMON004 - The country iso code (&1) is not valid.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WGDS_COMMON - WGDS Common messages

• Message number: 004

• Message text: The country iso code (&1) is not valid.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WGDS_COMMON004 - The country iso code (&1) is not valid. ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WGDS_COMMON004 The country iso code (&1) is not valid.
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system encounters a country ISO code that is not recognized or valid according to the SAP system's country code table. The placeholder &1 will be replaced by the actual country ISO code that caused the error.
  Common reasons include:  
  
  The country ISO code is missing or incorrectly entered in master data or transactional data.  
  The country code is not maintained in the SAP system's country code customizing.  
  The country code is outdated or not compliant with the ISO standard expected by the system.  
  Integration or data transfer from external systems contains invalid or non-standard country codes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Country ISO Code:
  
  Verify the country ISO code that triggered the error. Ensure it is a valid ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 or alpha-3 code as expected by your SAP system.
  
  
  Maintain Country Codes in SAP:  
  
  Go to transaction OBY6 (or SPRO path: IMG ? Enterprise Structure ? Definition ? Logistics General ? Define Countries).  
  Check if the country code exists and is active.  
  If missing, add the correct country ISO code according to your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Correct Master Data:  
  
  Identify the master data or transactional data record where the invalid country code is used (e.g., vendor master, customer master, material master, or delivery address).  
  Correct the country code to a valid one.
  
  
  
  Data Migration / Interface Checks:  
  
  If the error occurs during data upload or interface processing, validate the source data for correct country codes.  
  Implement validation or mapping logic to convert non-standard codes to valid ISO codes before posting to SAP.
  
  
  
  Check for Customizing or User Exits:  
  
  Sometimes, custom validations or user exits might enforce country code checks. Review any custom code that might reject certain country codes.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Country Codes in SAP:
  
  SAP uses ISO country codes to standardize country identification across modules. These codes are maintained in customizing and used in address data, tax calculations, shipping, and legal reporting.
  
  
  ISO Standards:
  
  The most common standard is ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 (two-letter country codes, e.g., US, DE, FR). Some SAP systems or scenarios might use alpha-3 codes.
  
  
  Transactions to Check Country Codes:  
  
  OBY6 – Define Countries  
  SE16 / SE16N – View tables like T005 (Country Codes)  
  XD02 / VD02 / XK02 – Change Customer/Vendor Master Data
  
  
  
  Tables:  
  
  T005 – Country Codes  
  T005T – Country Names
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact country code causing the error, I can help verify if it is valid or suggest the correct code.
  
  Summary:
  
  The error "WGDS_COMMON004 The country iso code (&1) is not valid." means the system found an invalid or unrecognized country code. The fix is to verify and correct the country code in the relevant data or customizing.
  
  If you need help with specific steps or transaction codes, feel free to ask!