How To Fix 5E253 - The province code must be a 5-digit number

5E253 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5E - Error messages for Spanish infotypes module pools

• Message number: 253

• Message text: The province code must be a 5-digit number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5E253 - The province code must be a 5-digit number ?

  The SAP error message 5E253 indicates that the province code entered in a transaction or data entry field is not in the correct format. Specifically, it must be a 5-digit number. This error typically occurs in scenarios where geographical or administrative codes are required, such as in address data or tax-related entries.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Format: The province code entered is either not a number, is less than 5 digits, or exceeds 5 digits.
  Leading Zeros: If the province code should have leading zeros (e.g., "01234"), and they are omitted, it may trigger this error.
  Data Entry Error: Manual input errors, such as typos or incorrect data selection from dropdowns.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be configured correctly to recognize valid province codes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input: Ensure that the province code you are entering is a valid 5-digit number. If it should include leading zeros, make sure to include them.
  Validation: Verify that the province code exists in