F0262 - Recipient's country key is not numeric

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F0 - FI batch program messages

• Message number: 262

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

INCLUDE 'F0271' OBJECT DOKU ID NA

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F0262 - Recipient's country key is not numeric ?

  The SAP error message F0262, which states "Recipient's country key is not numeric," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with payment processing or vendor/customer master data. This error indicates that the system expects a numeric value for the country key, but it has received a non-numeric value instead.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: The country key may have been entered incorrectly in the vendor or customer master data, or during the transaction entry.
  Data Format Issues: The country key field may be formatted incorrectly, such as including letters or special characters instead of a numeric code.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the country key in the SAP system, leading to incorrect validation.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the country key may not have been converted properly to the expected numeric format.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Entry: Review the entry for the recipient's country key in the relevant transaction or master data record. Ensure that it is a valid numeric code.
  Correct Master Data: If the error is related to vendor or customer master data, navigate to the relevant master data transaction (e.g., XK02 for vendors, XD02 for customers) and verify that the country key is correctly entered.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for country keys in the SAP system. Ensure that the country keys are defined correctly in the system and that they are set to accept numeric values.
  Data Migration Review: If the data was migrated, review the migration process to ensure that the country keys were converted correctly. You may need to correct any discrepancies in the data.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the country key requirements and formats.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Country Key Table: The country keys are typically stored in a table (e.g., T005) in SAP. You can check this table to see the valid country keys and their corresponding numeric values.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing master data (e.g., XK01, XK02 for vendors; XD01, XD02 for customers).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional insights or solutions for specific scenarios.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to master data or configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the F0262 error in SAP.