How To Fix WGDS_SUBSCRIPTION116 - ISO country code '&' not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WGDS_SUBSCRIPTION - Global data synchronisation

• Message number: 116

• Message text: ISO country code '&' not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WGDS_SUBSCRIPTION116 - ISO country code '&' not found ?

  The SAP error message WGDS_SUBSCRIPTION116 ISO country code '&' not found typically indicates that the system is trying to process a country code that is not recognized or does not exist in the system's configuration. This error often arises in the context of data processing, especially when dealing with international data or subscriptions.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Country Code: The country code being referenced (represented by & in the error message) is not a valid ISO country code or is not defined in the system.
  Missing Configuration: The country code may not be configured in the relevant tables or settings within SAP.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the data that is being processed, leading to the system not recognizing the country code.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Country Code: Verify the country code that is causing the error. Ensure that it is a valid ISO country code. You can refer to the ISO 3166 standard for a list of valid country codes.
  Update Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (e.g., customizing settings for country codes).
  Ensure that the country code is defined in the system. You may need to add it if it is missing.
  
  
  Data Validation: Review the data being processed to ensure that there are no typos or incorrect entries. Correct any errors found.
  Consult Documentation: Check SAP documentation or help resources for any specific requirements or configurations related to country codes in your version of SAP.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  ISO 3166: This is the international standard for country codes. Familiarizing yourself with this standard can help in understanding valid country codes.
  SAP Customizing: Depending on your SAP version, you may need to navigate through transaction codes like SPRO to access the customizing settings related to country codes.
  Data Migration: If this error occurs during data migration or integration processes, ensure that the source data is clean and conforms to the expected formats in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the country codes are correctly recognized by the SAP system.