How To Fix 5K005 - Postal code is invalid for province


5K005 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: 5K - HR: Messages for Canada

  • Message number: 005

  • Message text: Postal code is invalid for province

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  • What causes this issue?

    The postal code entered is outside of the valid range for the Province
    defined by Canada Post. Check that the Province & Postal code
    entered are correct.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5K005 - Postal code is invalid for province ?
    The SAP error message 5K005 indicates that the postal code entered is invalid for the specified province. This error typically occurs in the context of address validation within SAP, particularly when dealing with customer or vendor master data, or during sales order processing.
    
    Cause: Mismatch Between Postal Code and Province: The postal code entered does not correspond to the province specified. Each province has specific postal codes, and if the postal code does not match the expected format or range for that province, this error will occur. Incorrect Data Entry: The postal code may have been entered incorrectly, such as typographical errors or incorrect formatting. Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The postal code and province mapping may not be correctly configured in the SAP system, leading to validation failures. Outdated Data: The postal code data may be outdated or not updated in the system, especially if there have been recent changes in postal code assignments.
    Solution: Verify Postal

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