How To Fix AR003 - Postal code must be of length &

AR003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AR - SSRV function module messages

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Postal code must be of length &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AR003 - Postal code must be of length & ?

  The SAP error message AR003, which states "Postal code must be of length &," typically occurs when the postal code entered in a transaction or master data record does not meet the required length specified in the system configuration. This error is common in various SAP modules, especially in customer or vendor master data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Postal Code Length: The postal code entered does not match the expected length defined in the system settings. Different countries have different postal code formats, and SAP requires that the postal code adhere to these formats.
  Configuration Settings: The length of the postal code is defined in the country-specific settings in SAP. If the configuration is not set correctly, it may lead to this error.
  Data Entry Error: Users may inadvertently enter an incorrect postal code, either by entering too few or too many characters.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Postal Code: Verify that the postal code you are entering is correct