F0261 - Recipient's country key is not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F0 - FI batch program messages

• Message number: 261

• Message text: Recipient's country key is not valid

INCLUDE 'F0271' OBJECT DOKU ID NA

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F0261 - Recipient's country key is not valid ?

  The SAP error message F0261, "Recipient's country key is not valid," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with international payments or vendor/customer master data. This error indicates that the country key specified for a recipient (such as a vendor or customer) is not recognized or is not valid in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Country Key: The country key entered does not exist in the SAP system. This could be due to a typo or using an outdated country code.
  Missing Configuration: The country key may not be configured in the system. This can happen if the country is not set up in the country-specific settings.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry in the vendor or customer master records, such as an incorrect address or country code.
  Master Data Issues: The recipient's master data may not be properly maintained or may have been deleted or archived.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Country Key: Verify that the country key entered is correct. You can check the list of valid country keys in SAP by navigating to the relevant configuration settings or using transaction codes like OX15 (for country settings).
  Maintain Master Data: Ensure that the vendor or customer master data is correctly maintained. You can do this by using transaction codes like XK02 (for vendor) or FD02 (for customer) to edit the records and ensure the country key is valid.
  Configuration: If the country key is indeed missing from the configuration, you may need to add it. This typically requires access to the configuration settings in SAP, which can be done through transaction codes like OX15 or OX19.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific requirements related to the country key in your version of SAP.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as XK01 (Create Vendor), XK02 (Change Vendor), and FD01 (Create Customer) to manage master data.
  Country Key Table: The country keys are usually stored in the table T005. You can query this table to see the list of valid country keys.
  Localization: Ensure that your SAP system is properly localized for the countries you are dealing with, as this can affect the validity of country keys.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the F0261 error message in SAP.