How To Fix 56_S4006 - Empl. number &1: adress subtype &2 does not exist. Main adress taken.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 56_S4 - Travel in S4

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Empl. number &1: adress subtype &2 does not exist. Main adress taken.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 56_S4006 - Empl. number &1: adress subtype &2 does not exist. Main adress taken. ?

  The SAP error message 56_S4006 indicates that there is an issue with the address subtype for a specific employee number. The message states that the address subtype specified does not exist, and as a result, the system defaults to using the main address.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Address Subtype: The specified address subtype for the employee does not exist in the system. This could be due to incorrect configuration or data entry.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the employee master data, where the address subtype is referenced but not defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The address subtype may not have been properly configured in the system, or it may have been deleted or deactivated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Address Subtype Configuration:
  
  Go to the address management configuration in SAP and verify that the address subtype in question is defined and active.
  You can check this in transaction code SPRO under the relevant path for address management.
  
  
  
  Verify Employee Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code PA20 (Display HR Master Data) to check the employee's address details.
  Ensure that the address subtype is correctly assigned to the employee and that it matches the existing subtypes in the system.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If the address subtype is incorrectly entered, correct it in the employee master data using transaction code PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to address management to understand the expected configurations and data requirements.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a recurring issue or if it affects multiple employees.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PA20: Display HR Master Data
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  SPRO: Customizing (Configuration) settings
  
  
  Address Management: Understanding how address management works in SAP can help in troubleshooting similar issues in the future.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.