How To Fix AM673 - A '-' must be in the &2 place of the P.O. box postal code &1

AM673 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AM - Business Address Services

• Message number: 673

• Message text: A '-' must be in the &2 place of the P.O. box postal code &1

INCLUDE ADDR_MSG_POSTAL_CODE_MSK_001

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AM673 - A '-' must be in the &2 place of the P.O. box postal code &1 ?

  The SAP error message AM673 indicates that there is an issue with the formatting of a postal code in a Purchase Order (P.O.) entry. Specifically, it states that a hyphen ('-') must be present in a specific position of the postal code format.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically arises when the postal code entered does not conform to the expected format defined in the system. In many cases, postal codes in certain countries require a specific structure, which may include a hyphen at a designated position. For example, in some countries, postal codes are structured as "XXXXX-XXXX", where the hyphen separates the main part of the postal code from the extension.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Postal Code Format: Verify the postal code you have entered in the Purchase Order. Ensure that it includes a hyphen in the correct position as required by the system.
  
  
  Correct the Entry: If the postal code is