How To Fix 5N059 - The house number is too long

5N059 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 059

• Message text: The house number is too long

What causes this issue?

The house number is too long. In the payroll taxes return, a house
number cannot contain more than 5 digits.

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?

Check and adjust the value in the "House no." field (HSNMR) of the
Addresses infotype (0006). If the required house number actually
contains 6 digits (not including any other designations), please contact
the Dutch Tax Authority.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5N059 - The house number is too long ?

  The SAP error message 5N059, "The house number is too long," typically occurs when the house number field in an address exceeds the maximum allowed length defined in the system. This error is often encountered in modules related to customer master data, vendor master data, or any other address-related transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Length Exceeded: The house number field in the address data has a predefined maximum length (usually 10 characters in many SAP configurations). If the input exceeds this limit, the error will be triggered.
  Data Entry Error: Users may inadvertently enter an incorrect or excessively long house number during data entry.
  Data Migration Issues: If data is being migrated from another system, the house number format may not comply with SAP's field length restrictions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Length: Ensure that the house number being entered does not exceed the maximum length allowed by the system. If it does, shorten the house number to fit within