How To Fix 5K030 - Postal code must consist of 6 characters (ANA NAN)

5K030 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 030

• Message text: Postal code must consist of 6 characters (ANA NAN)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5K030 - Postal code must consist of 6 characters (ANA NAN) ?

  The SAP error message 5K030 indicates that the postal code entered does not meet the required format. Specifically, it states that the postal code must consist of 6 characters in the format of "ANA NAN," where "A" represents an alphabetic character and "N" represents a numeric character. This format is commonly used in countries like Canada.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Format: The postal code entered does not conform to the expected format of 6 characters (3 letters followed by 3 digits, or vice versa).
  Missing Characters: The postal code may be too short or too long.
  Invalid Characters: The postal code may contain invalid characters (e.g., special characters or spaces).
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a typographical error during data entry.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check the Format: Ensure that the postal code follows the correct format of 6 characters (ANA