How To Fix AM677 - There must be a blank space in the &2 place of company postal code &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AM - Business Address Services

• Message number: 677

• Message text: There must be a blank space in the &2 place of company postal code &1

INCLUDE ADDR_MSG_POSTAL_CODE_MSK_001

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AM677 - There must be a blank space in the &2 place of company postal code &1 ?

  The SAP error message AM677 indicates that there is an issue with the formatting of the postal code for a company. Specifically, it states that there must be a blank space in a specific position of the postal code. This error typically arises when the postal code does not conform to the expected format defined in the system.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the postal code not having a space in the required position. This can happen due to:
  
  Manual entry errors when inputting the postal code.
  Data migration issues where postal codes were imported without the correct formatting.
  Changes in postal code formats that have not been updated in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AM677 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Postal Code Format: Verify the correct format for the postal code in your region. Ensure that it includes a space in the required position as specified by the error message.
  
  
  Edit the Postal Code: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant company or address record in SAP.
  Edit the postal code field to include the necessary space in the specified position.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Data Validation: If you are importing data, ensure that the postal codes are validated before import to prevent formatting issues.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's guidelines for postal code formats to ensure compliance.
  
  
  Testing: After making the changes, test the functionality that was causing the error to ensure that it has been resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to postal code formatting issues that may provide additional guidance or updates.
  User Training: Ensure that users entering postal codes are trained on the correct format to prevent future occurrences of this error.
  Custom Validation: If your organization has specific requirements for postal codes, consider implementing custom validation rules in SAP to enforce the correct format.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AM677 error and ensure that postal codes are correctly formatted in your SAP system.