How To Fix 5Z255 - Neither municipality key, nor postal code and municipality are specified

5Z255 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5Z - IS-HR/PSG Public Sector Payroll - Germany

• Message number: 255

• Message text: Neither municipality key, nor postal code and municipality are specified

What causes this issue?

The municipality key saved in the "Fiscal Data" infotype (0012) is
entered in input field 15. If no municipality key is found, the postal
code and city from the "Addresses" infotype (0006) are entered in input
field 27.
Neither the municipality key nor the postal code and city were found.

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?

Enter the municipality key or postal code and city.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

5Z255 - Details

• The SAP error message 5Z255, which states "Neither municipality key, nor postal code and municipality are specified," typically occurs in the context of address management or when processing transactions that require specific address information. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the necessary address details to proceed with the operation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The error is primarily caused by missing or incomplete address information in the relevant fields. Specifically, either the municipality key or the combination of postal code and municipality name is not provided.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of address data in the SAP system, such as missing entries in the address tables.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may have entered incorrect or incomplete data in the address fields during transaction processing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Address Fields: Ensure that the relevant address fields are filled out correctly. You need to provide either:
  
  A valid municipality key, or
  A valid combination of