How To Fix 5N037 - Supplement is filled; house number is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5N - HR NL: Error Messages for Infotype Module Pools (NL)

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Supplement is filled; house number is missing

What causes this issue?

The house number supplement is filled, but the house number is missing.
This is not permitted for a valid wage return.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Delete the supplement or enter the house number.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5N037 - Supplement is filled; house number is missing ?

  The SAP error message 5N037, which states "Supplement is filled; house number is missing," typically occurs in the context of address management within SAP systems, particularly when dealing with customer or vendor master data. This error indicates that while the address supplement (such as an apartment number or additional address information) has been filled in, the house number field is either empty or not properly filled out.
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Address Information: The house number field is required when the address supplement is filled. If the house number is missing, the system cannot validate the address correctly.
  Data Entry Error: Users may have inadvertently skipped the house number field while entering or updating address information.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of address fields in the SAP system, leading to inconsistencies in how address data is validated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check and Complete the Address:
  
  Navigate to the relevant master data (customer or vendor).
  Ensure that the house number field is filled in correctly. If the address supplement is filled, the house number must also be provided.
  Save the changes after correcting the address.
  
  
  
  Validation Rules:
  
  Review the validation rules set up in the SAP system for address fields. Ensure that the rules are correctly configured to require a house number when an address supplement is provided.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Provide training to users on the importance of filling in all required address fields to avoid this error in the future.
  
  
  
  Data Cleansing:
  
  If this error is encountered frequently, consider running a data cleansing process to identify and correct any existing records with missing house numbers.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to address management that may address this issue.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation regarding address management and data entry best practices.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes (e.g., XD01 for customer creation, XK01 for vendor creation) to efficiently navigate and update master data.
  
  By ensuring that all required fields are filled out correctly, you can resolve the error and maintain accurate address information in your SAP system.