Message type: E = Error
Message class: AM - Business Address Services
Message number: 696
Message text: There must be a letter in the &2 place of the postal code &1
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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AM696
- There must be a letter in the &2 place of the postal code &1 ?The SAP error message AM696 indicates that there is an issue with the postal code format in the system. Specifically, the error states: "There must be a letter in the &2 place of the postal code &1." This typically occurs when the postal code entered does not conform to the expected format for the country or region you are working with.
Cause: Incorrect Postal Code Format: The postal code entered does not meet the format requirements for the specific country. For example, some countries require letters in specific positions of the postal code.
Configuration Issues: The postal code validation rules may not be correctly configured in the SAP system for the specific country. Data Entry Error: The user may have mistakenly entered an incorrect postal code.
Solution: Check Postal Code Format: Verify that the postal code you are entering adheres to the correct format for the country. You can refer to postal code guidelines for the
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