How To Fix 5C429 - Unable to find city of company &1: &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5C - HR: Messages for Switzerland

• Message number: 429

• Message text: Unable to find city of company &1: &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5C429 - Unable to find city of company &1: &2 ?

  The SAP error message 5C429 ("Unable to find city of company &1: &2") typically occurs when the system is unable to locate the city associated with a specific company code or address in the SAP database. This can happen for several reasons, including missing or incorrect master data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing City Data: The city information for the specified company code is not maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the address or company code may be incorrect.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as incorrect entries in the address fields.
  Transport Issues: If the data was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (for company code settings) or BP (Business Partner) to verify that the city is correctly maintained for the company code.
  Ensure that the address details, including the city, are complete and accurate.
  
  
  
  Maintain City Data:
  
  If the city is missing, you can add it by navigating to the relevant address maintenance screen and entering the required city information.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to address management in the SAP system. Ensure that the country and city settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run a data consistency check to identify any discrepancies in the master data. This can often be done through transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to view the relevant tables.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate problems with the data transfer.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on maintaining address data and resolving related issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBY6: Company Code Settings
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  SE16/SE11: Data Browser/Table Maintenance
  
  
  Tables to Check:
  
  T005: Countries
  T001: Company Codes
  ADR6: Address Data
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.