How To Fix AM720 - A '-' must be in the &2 place of the company postal code &1


AM720 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: AM - Business Address Services

  • Message number: 720

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

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  • INCLUDE ADDR_MSG_POSTAL_CODE_LB_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 AM720 - A '-' must be in the &2 place of the company postal code &1 ?
    The SAP error message AM720 indicates that there is an issue with the formatting of the postal code for a company. 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 for a company does not conform to the expected format. In many countries, postal codes have a specific structure, and in some cases, they may require a hyphen to separate different parts of the code (for example, in the US ZIP+4 format).
    Solution: To resolve this error, you should: Check the Postal Code Format: Verify the postal code you have entered for the company. Ensure that it includes a hyphen in the correct position as specified by the error message. For example, if the expected format is "12345-6789", make sure you have entered it correctly. Refer to Country-Specific Guidelines: Different countries have different postal code formats. Make

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