How To Fix AR005 - Postal code cannot contain blanks

AR005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AR - SSRV function module messages

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Postal code cannot contain blanks

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AR005 - Postal code cannot contain blanks ?

  The SAP error message AR005, which states "Postal code cannot contain blanks," typically occurs when a postal code field in a customer or vendor master record is left empty or contains spaces. This error is common in scenarios where address data is being entered or updated in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Empty Postal Code Field: The postal code field is completely empty.
  Spaces in Postal Code: The postal code field may contain only spaces, which SAP interprets as an invalid entry.
  Incorrect Data Entry: Users may inadvertently enter a postal code with leading or trailing spaces.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AR005 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Postal Code Field:
  
  Navigate to the relevant customer or vendor master record.
  Ensure that the postal code field is filled in correctly without any leading or trailing spaces.
  
  
  
  Remove Spaces:
  
  If the postal code contains spaces, remove them. Ensure that the postal code is a valid format according to the country-specific requirements.
  
  
  
  Validation:
  
  Validate