How To Fix 3W237 - The address key & & does not exist

3W237 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3W - HR: Message Class South Africa

• Message number: 237

• Message text: The address key & & does not exist

What causes this issue?

The address key entered does not exist in the system.

How to fix this error?

Select a valid address key from the choices provided. If the valid
entry does not exist, contact your system administrator to maintain
address entries in table T536A.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3W237 - The address key & & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message 3W237, which states "The address key & & does not exist," typically occurs when the system is unable to find a specific address record associated with a key that is being referenced. This can happen in various contexts, such as when creating or modifying business partner records, vendor records, or customer records.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Address Record: The address key being referenced does not exist in the database. This could be due to data entry errors or the record being deleted.
  Incorrect Key Format: The address key may not be formatted correctly or may not match the expected format in the system.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been issues during the migration process that resulted in missing or incorrect address records.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the address record, leading to the perception that it does not