How To Fix AM735 - A '-' must be in the &2 place of the company postal code &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AM - Business Address Services

• Message number: 735

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

INCLUDE ADDR_MSG_POSTAL_CODE_PT_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 AM735 - A '-' must be in the &2 place of the company postal code &1 ?

  The SAP error message AM735 indicates that there is an issue with the formatting of the postal code for a company. Specifically, it states that a '-' (hyphen) must be in a specific position within 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 a specific structure that may include a hyphen at a designated position. For example, in some countries, postal codes are formatted as "XXXXX-XXXX" where the hyphen separates the main part of the postal code from the additional digits.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Postal Code Format: Verify the postal code you have entered. Ensure that it includes a hyphen in the correct position as specified by the system's requirements.
  
  
  Refer to Country-Specific Formats: Different countries have different postal code formats. Make sure you are using the correct format for the country associated with the company.
  
  
  Correct the Entry: If the postal code is incorrect, update it to the correct format. For example, if the expected format is "12345-6789", ensure that you enter it exactly as such.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the correct format, consult the SAP documentation or your organization's guidelines regarding postal code formats.
  
  
  Test the Change: After making the correction, try to save or process the entry again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  SAP Configuration: The postal code format can sometimes be configured in the SAP system. If you have administrative access, you may want to check the configuration settings for address formats in the relevant SAP module (e.g., SAP FI, SAP MM).
  
  
  User Training: Ensure that users entering data are trained on the correct formats to minimize errors in the future.
  
  
  Error Logs: If the issue continues, check the error logs for additional details that may provide more context about the error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AM735 error and ensure that postal codes are entered correctly in the SAP system.