Variable does not exist: User.statecode when deploying Apex class

Question

I use the following code in order to retrieve the list of configured states in the org.

private static List<String> getStateList()
{
    List<String> stateList = new List<String>();
    Schema.DescribeFieldResult fieldResult = User.statecode.getDescribe();
    List<Schema.PicklistEntry> ple = fieldResult.getPicklistValues();        
    for( Schema.PicklistEntry f : ple){
        stateList.add(f.getLabel());
    }
    
    
    return stateList;
}

However, when trying to deploy the code, I run into the following error: Variable does not exist: User.statecode

Can anyone shed some light on this issue - I am unable to deploy without this error being fixed.

Answer 1

StateCode field is available for org if country picklist is enabled in the org.

Make sure, that you have it enabled for your environment.

in lightning:

Setup -> Data -> State and Country/Territory Picklists -> Complete all the steps

Answer 2

If you're trying to build an Unlocked Package, you need to specify this feature in your Scratch Org Definition File.

Example definition file:

{ "edition": "Enterprise", 
  "features": ["StateAndCountryPicklist"]
}

Answer 3

As per the documentation you need to first:

Makes sure the state and country picklist is enabled in the ORG

This is likely the problem.