How To Fix AM695 - The company postal code &1 must have a length of &2, &3, or &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AM - Business Address Services

• Message number: 695

• Message text: The company postal code &1 must have a length of &2, &3, or &4

INCLUDE ADDR_MSG_POSTAL_CODE_UK_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 AM695 - The company postal code &1 must have a length of &2, &3, or &4 ?

  The SAP error message AM695 indicates that there is an issue with the postal code format for a company in the system. Specifically, it states that the postal code must have a length of either a specified number of characters (denoted by &2, &3, or &4) but does not meet this requirement.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Postal Code Length: The postal code entered does not conform to the expected lengths defined in the system configuration.
  Configuration Settings: The system may have specific settings for postal code lengths based on country or region, and the entered postal code does not match these settings.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a typographical error or incorrect data entry when inputting the postal code.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AM695 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Postal Code: Verify the postal code you have entered. Ensure that it is correct and matches the expected format for the specific country or region.
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (usually in the SPRO transaction).
  Navigate to the relevant area for company codes or address management.
  Check the settings for postal code lengths and ensure they are correctly defined for the countries you are working with.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Postal Code: If the postal code is incorrect, update it to one that meets the required length. You may need to consult a postal code directory or the relevant postal service for accurate postal codes.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the required lengths for postal codes, refer to SAP documentation or your organization's guidelines for address formats.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, try to save or process the data again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to postal code validation.
  User Manual: Refer to the user manual or help documentation for your specific SAP module to understand how postal codes are handled.
  Support: If the issue continues after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AM695 error and ensure that the postal code is correctly formatted according to the system's requirements.