2940002 - How to change Country/Region Labels

The "Country/Region" picklists and objects have predefined labels as per standard configuration.

However, if your company requires a change to the standard naming convention this can be done by following the steps detailed in this KBA.

SAP Successfactors: Employee Central

In order to change the name of the "Country/Regions" in your instance, you must make an update to both the "Country/Region" object and the "ISOCountryList" picklist.
Please review the below sections for steps on how to edit both.

Country Object:

The standard naming convention can be accessed via “Country/Region, Currency, Script configuration files" on the Employee Central page of the SAP Help Portal.
You can use this file to compare your current configuration to or use it to update your values.

Manage data:

1. In Admin Center navigate to "Manage Data" and select the "Country/Region" object.
2. Select the desired "Country/Region".
3. In the record effective as of 01/01/1900 select “Take Action: Make Correction”.
4. In the "externalName" field (Country/Region) change the label to your desired naming convention
5. Carry out the same action for the translations as required.
6. Save changes.

 

Import:

Export Data:

1. To prepare your data for import, in Admin Center navigate to "Import and Export Data".
2. Select "Export" from the  “Select the action to perform” drop down.
3. Select "Country/Region" as Generic Object you wish to export.
4. Select “Include dependencies” = No.
5. Select the "Export" button.
6. Navigate to “Monitor Job” and download the export file.

Fill Template:

1. Download a new Country/Region Import Template.
2. Select the Country/Regions you wish to edit from the export file and copy the 01/01/1900 record to the template.
3. Adjust the label and translations to the required naming convention for your company or to match the standard as defined in the "Country/Region, Currency, Script configuration files".
4. Save the template as a .csv file.

Import:

1. In "Import and Export Data", select "Import Data" and the "Country/Region" object.
2. Select your import file, "File Encoding" = UTF-8 and "Purge Type" = Incremental Load.
3. Validate the “Date Format” against that of your import file and adjust the “Use Locale Format” if required.
4. Validate your import file and import.

 

Please Note:
The Country/Region object is used various sections of the system and is validated in many different transactions. Each country is required to have a record with effective date 01/01/1900. Any changes to naming conventions should always be made in the 01/01/1900 record.

 

ISOCountryList Picklist:

MDF Picklist:

Changes in the UI:

1. In Admin Center, navigate to "Picklist Center".
2. Search for and select the "ISOCountryList" picklist.
3. Select the "Edit" button.
4. In the record with Effective Start Data 01/01/1900, select the desired Country/Regions and change the labels and translations to the desired naming convention.
5. Save changes.

Import:

Export Data:

1. To prepare your data for import, in Admin Center navigate to "Import and Export Data".
2. Select "Export" from the  “Select the action to perform” drop-down.
3. Select "Picklist-Values" as Generic Object you wish to export.
4. Select “Include dependencies” = No.
5. Select the "Export" button.
6. Navigate to “Monitor Job” and download the export file.

Fill Template:

1. Download a new "Picklist-Values" import template.
2. Select the "Picklist-Values" you wish to edit from the "ISOCountryList" picklist from the export file and copy the 01/01/1900 record to the template.
3. Adjust the label and translations to the required naming convention for your company or to match the standard as defined in the "Country/Region, Currency, Script configuration files".
4. Save the template as a .csv file.

Import:

1. In "Import and Export Data", select "Import Data" and the "Picklist-Values" object.
2. Select your import file, "File Encoding" = UTF-8 and "Purge Type" = Incremental Load.
3. Validate the “Date Format” against that of your import file and adjust the “Use Locale Format” if required.
4. Validate your import file and import.

Please Note:
The "ISOCountryList" picklist is used in various sections of the system and is validated in many different transactions. Each Country/Region is required to have a record with effective date 01/01/1900. Any changes to naming conventions should always be made in the 01/01/1900 record of the picklist.

Legacy Picklist:

For detailed steps on how to change the legacy "ISOCountryList" picklist please review the following KBA:
2293971 - How to change ISOCountryList Name "Picklist" Translation

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Check Tool:

The "Country/Region" object and "ISOCountryList" picklist are used in various sections of the system and is validated in many different transactions. It is a system requirment for the object and picklist to be identical.
There are various check tools which will assit you in comparing the values and making sure the required countries are active, and all required fields are maintained.
To access these checks, in Admin Center, navigate to "Check Tools", select "Work Structures" and run all "Country/Region" checks.

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