How To Fix AM734 - A '-' must be in the &2 place of the P.O. box postal code &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AM - Business Address Services

• Message number: 734

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

INCLUDE ADDR_MSG_POSTAL_CODE_PT_001

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AM734 - A '-' must be in the &2 place of the P.O. box postal code &1 ?

  The SAP error message AM734 indicates that there is an issue with the formatting of a postal code in a Purchase Order (P.O.) entry. Specifically, it states that a hyphen ('-') must be present in a specific position of the postal code format.
  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 have specific formats that 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 the AM734 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Postal Code Format: Verify the correct format for the postal code as per the requirements of your organization or the country’s postal service. Ensure that the hyphen is placed in the correct position.
  
  
  Edit the Purchase Order: Go to the Purchase Order where the error occurred and edit the postal code field. Make sure to include the hyphen in the correct position.
  
  
  Validate the Entry: After correcting the postal code, validate the entry to ensure that the error message no longer appears.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the correct format, consult your organization's documentation or the relevant postal service guidelines.
  
  
  System Configuration: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to check the configuration settings in SAP related to address formats. This may require assistance from your SAP Basis or configuration team.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Country-Specific Formats: Different countries have different postal code formats. Ensure that you are using the correct format for the country associated with the P.O. box.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes or updates that may address this issue or provide additional guidance on postal code formatting.
  User Training: Ensure that users entering postal codes are trained on the correct formats to minimize errors in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AM734 error and successfully process the Purchase Order.