F0266 - Supplying country's country key is not numeric

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F0 - FI batch program messages

• Message number: 266

• Message text: Supplying country'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 F0266 - Supplying country's country key is not numeric ?

  The SAP error message F0266, which states "Supplying country's country key is not numeric," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or data entry where a country key is expected to be a numeric value. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when entering vendor or customer data, or during the processing of invoices and payments.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: The country key for the supplying country has been entered as a non-numeric value (e.g., letters or special characters).
  Configuration Issues: The country key may not be properly configured in the system, or the mapping between country names and their respective keys may be incorrect.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies or errors in the data format.
  Custom Code or Enhancements: If there are custom programs or enhancements in place, they may not be handling the country key correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Entry: Verify that the country key entered is numeric. The country key should correspond to the ISO country codes, which are typically numeric in SAP.
  Review Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code SPRO) and check the settings for country keys under the relevant modules (e.g., Financial Accounting).
  Ensure that the country key is correctly defined and mapped to the appropriate country.
  
  
  Data Validation: If the error occurs during data migration, validate the data to ensure that all country keys are numeric and conform to the expected format.
  Debug Custom Code: If there are custom programs or enhancements, review the code to ensure that it correctly handles the country key and does not inadvertently convert it to a non-numeric format.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on country key formats and requirements.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Country Key Table: You can check the country key definitions in the SAP table T005, which contains the country keys and their corresponding descriptions.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO: For configuration settings.
  SE11: To view table definitions.
  SE80: For checking custom programs or enhancements.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to this error message for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.