How To Fix 3L229 - You need to specify state code


3L229 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: 3L - HR: Messages for Mexico

  • Message number: 229

  • Message text: You need to specify state code

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  • What causes this issue?

    You have not specified the state code.

    System Response

    The system generates a warning message and proceeds with the program
    run.

    How to fix this error?

    Indicate a valid code corresponding to the appropriate state:

    The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

    Aguascalientes --> AS Morelos --> MS
    Baja California --> BC Nayarit --> NT
    Sth. Baja California --> BS Nuevo Leon --> NL
    Campeche --> CC Oaxaca --> OC
    Chiapas --> CS Puebla --> PL
    Chihuahua --> CH Queretaro --> QT
    Coahuila --> CL Quintana Roo --> QR
    Colima --> CM San Luis Potosi --> SP
    Fed.Dist.Mexico City --> DF Sinaloa --> SL
    Durango --> DG Sonora --> SR
    Guanajuato --> GT Tabasco --> TC
    Guerrero --> GR Tlaxcala --> TL
    Hidalgo --> HG Tamaulipas --> TS
    Jalisco --> JC Veracruz --> VZ
    Mexico --> MC Yucatan --> YN
    Michoacan --> MN Zacatecas --> ZS

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3L229 - You need to specify state code ?
    The SAP error message 3L229 ("You need to specify state code") typically occurs in the context of address management or when dealing with specific forms that require a state code to be filled in. This error is often encountered in modules related to logistics, sales, or customer management where address details are crucial.
    
    Cause: The error is triggered when a required field for the state code is left blank or is not properly filled in during a transaction or data entry process. This can happen in various scenarios, such as: Creating or updating customer or vendor master data. Entering shipping or billing addresses. Processing sales orders or delivery documents.
    Solution: To resolve the error, you should ensure that the state code is specified in the relevant field. Here are the steps you can take: Check the Address Fields: Go to the transaction or screen where the error occurred and verify that the state code field is filled in.

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