How To Fix CNV_DMC_SIN_AM656 - Postal code &1 exceeds &2 characters

CNV_DMC_SIN_AM656 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_DMC_SIN_AM - Messages for Business Address Services

• Message number: 656

• Message text: Postal code &1 exceeds &2 characters

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CNV_DMC_SIN_AM656 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV_DMC_SIN_AM656 indicates that a postal code exceeds the maximum allowed character limit. This error typically arises during data migration or data conversion processes, particularly when using the SAP Data Migration Cockpit (DMC) or similar tools.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the postal code field in the source data contains more characters than the target system allows. For example, if the target system has a limit of 10 characters for postal codes, and the source data contains a postal code with 12 characters, this error will be triggered.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Character Limit: Verify the maximum character limit for postal codes in the target SAP system. This can usually be found in the data model or field definitions.
  
  
  Data Cleansing: Review the source data for postal codes that exceed the allowed character limit. You may need to:
  
  Truncate the postal codes to fit within