How To Fix CNV_DMC_SIN_AM734 - A '-' must be in the &2 place of the P.O. box postal code &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_DMC_SIN_AM - Messages for Business Address Services

• Message number: 734

• Message text: A '-' must be in the &2 place of the P.O. box postal code &1

INCLUDE AM734 OBJECT DOKU ID NA LANGUAGE EN

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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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_DMC_SIN_AM734 - A '-' must be in the &2 place of the P.O. box postal code &1 ?

  The SAP error message CNV_DMC_SIN_AM734 indicates that there is an issue with the format of a postal code in a Purchase Order (P.O.) or related document. Specifically, the error states that a hyphen ('-') must be present in a specific position of the postal code.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises due to the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Postal Code Format: The postal code entered does not conform to the expected format, which may require a hyphen at a specific position.
  Data Migration Issues: If data is being migrated from another system, the postal codes may not have been formatted correctly.
  User Input Error: Users may have manually entered the postal code incorrectly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Postal Code Format:
  
  Verify the correct format for the postal code in your region. For example, if the expected format is XXXXX-XXXX, ensure that the hyphen is in the correct position.
  
  
  
  Correct the Postal Code:
  
  Edit the Purchase Order or the relevant document to include the hyphen in the correct position of the postal code.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Implement validation checks in your data entry processes to ensure that postal codes are entered in the correct format.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Review:
  
  If this error is occurring during a data migration process, review the mapping and transformation rules to ensure that postal codes are formatted correctly before they are loaded into SAP.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or guidelines specific to your version of SAP for any additional formatting rules related to postal codes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the correct format for entering postal codes to prevent future occurrences of this error.
  Custom Development: If your organization has custom developments or enhancements, review them to ensure they are not interfering with standard postal code validation.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CNV_DMC_SIN_AM734 error and ensure that postal codes are entered correctly in your SAP system.