How To Fix AM690 - A '-' must be in the &2 place of the postal code &1

AM690 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AM - Business Address Services

• Message number: 690

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

INCLUDE ADDR_MSG_POSTAL_CODE_US_001

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AM690 - A '-' must be in the &2 place of the postal code &1 ?

  The SAP error message AM690 indicates that there is an issue with the format of a postal code in the system. Specifically, it states that a hyphen ('-') must be present in a specific position of the postal code.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when the postal code entered does not conform to the expected format defined in the system. In many cases, postal codes are expected to follow a specific structure, which may include a hyphen at a designated position (for example, in some countries, postal codes are formatted as "12345-6789"). If the hyphen is missing or incorrectly placed, the system will trigger this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Postal Code Format: Verify the postal code you are entering. Ensure that it includes a hyphen in the correct position as required by the system's configuration.
  
  
  Correct the Entry: If the postal code is incorrect, modify it to include the hyphen