How To Fix AM738 - The company postal code &1 must have a length of &2 or &3


AM738 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: AM - Business Address Services

  • Message number: 738

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

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  • INCLUDE ADDR_MSG_POSTAL_CODE_US_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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AM738 - Details

  • The SAP error message AM738 indicates that there is an issue with the postal code format for a company in the system. Specifically, the error states that the postal code must have a length of either a specified value (denoted as &2) or an alternative value (denoted as &3). The placeholder &1 represents the actual postal code that is being validated.
    
    Cause: The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons: Incorrect Postal Code Length: The postal code entered does not meet the required length as defined in the system settings. This could be due to a user entering a postal code that is too short or too long. Configuration Settings: The system may have specific configuration settings that dictate the acceptable lengths for postal codes based on the country or region. If the postal code does not conform to these settings, the error will occur. Data Entry Error: There may have been

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