How To Fix CNV_DMC_SIN_AM683 - The company postal code &1 must have a length of &2 or &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_DMC_SIN_AM - Messages for Business Address Services

• Message number: 683

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_DMC_SIN_AM683 - The company postal code &1 must have a length of &2 or &3 ?

  The SAP error message CNV_DMC_SIN_AM683 indicates that there is an issue with the postal code length for a company in the system. Specifically, the error states that the postal code must have a length of either a specified value (&2) or an alternative value (&3). This error typically arises during data migration or data entry processes, particularly when using the SAP Data Migration Cockpit or similar tools.
  Cause:
  
  
  Incorrect Postal Code Length: The postal code entered for the company does not meet the required length criteria defined in the system. This could be due to:
  
  A postal code that is too short or too long.
  A formatting issue where the postal code includes invalid characters or spaces.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The system may have specific configuration settings that dictate the acceptable lengths for postal codes based on the country or region.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Postal Code: Verify the postal code entered for the company. Ensure that it adheres to the required length specified in the error message. If the postal code is incorrect, update it to match the required length.
  
  
  Update Configuration: If the postal code is correct but still triggers the error, check the configuration settings in the SAP system:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration area (e.g., SPRO) and review the settings for postal codes.
  Ensure that the postal code length settings are appropriate for the countries or regions you are working with.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Tools: If this error occurs during a data migration process:
  
  Review the data mapping and transformation rules to ensure that postal codes are being processed correctly.
  Adjust the data in the source file or transformation logic to ensure compliance with the required lengths.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional guidance and best practices.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional context or solutions for this error.
  Data Validation: Implement data validation checks in your data migration process to catch such errors before they cause issues in the system.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the postal code issue is resolved and that no other related issues arise.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CNV_DMC_SIN_AM683 error and ensure that the postal code for the company is correctly formatted and meets the system's requirements.