IDAR056 - Region &1 not defined for country &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDAR - Extended tax handling Argentina

• Message number: 056

• Message text: Region &1 not defined for country &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IDAR056 - Region &1 not defined for country &2 ?

  The SAP error message IDAR056 indicates that a specific region is not defined for a given country in the system. This error typically arises in the context of address management or when dealing with master data that requires geographical information.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A region (such as a state or province) is referenced in a transaction or master data record, but it has not been defined in the system for the specified country.
  The region code may be incorrectly entered or may not exist in the configuration settings.
  There may be a mismatch between the region and country codes in the data being processed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IDAR056 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Region and Country Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and navigate to the relevant section for defining regions.
  Path: SPRO -> Reference IMG -> Logistics General -> Address Management -> Define Regions
  Ensure that the region in question is defined for the specified country.
  
  
  
  Add Missing Region:
  
  If the region is not defined, you can create a new entry for it.
  Make sure to enter the correct region code and associate it with the appropriate country.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Entry:
  
  Check the data entry in the transaction or master data record that triggered the error.
  Ensure that the region and country codes are correctly entered and correspond to the defined values in the system.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If changes are made in a development environment, ensure that they are transported to the production environment.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines for address management in your organization to ensure compliance with standards.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction or process again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OOVS (for defining regions) or OVK1 (for country-specific settings) to access the relevant configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IDAR056 error and ensure that the region is properly defined for the specified country in your SAP system.