How To Fix E7206 - Enter a city, street or postal code

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E7 - IS-U master data

• Message number: 206

• Message text: Enter a city, street or postal code

What causes this issue?

You have specified address search criteria that are not sufficient for
searching via the <LS>Address</>.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

If you wish to search via the <LS>Address</>, you must enter the city,
street or postal code.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E7206 - Enter a city, street or postal code ?

  The SAP error message E7206 ("Enter a city, street or postal code") typically occurs when a user is trying to enter an address in a transaction or a form, and the system requires a valid city, street, or postal code to proceed. This error is often encountered in modules related to logistics, sales, or customer management where address information is crucial.
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Address Information: The user has not filled in the required fields for the address, such as city, street, or postal code.
  Invalid Input: The input provided does not meet the expected format or is not recognized by the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the address validation settings in the SAP system.
  Data Consistency: The address data may not be consistent with the master data or may not exist in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Complete Required Fields: Ensure that all mandatory fields for the address are filled out correctly. This includes entering a valid city, street, and postal code.
  Check Input Format: Make sure that the data entered follows the expected format. For example, postal codes should be numeric and may have specific length requirements.
  Validate Address: Use the address validation feature (if available) to check if the entered address is recognized by the system.
  Review Configuration: If you have access, check the configuration settings related to address management in the SAP system. Ensure that the address validation settings are correctly set up.
  Consult Master Data: Verify that the address you are trying to enter is consistent with the existing master data in the system. If necessary, update the master data.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or system administrator for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error may occur in various transaction codes, such as creating or updating customer/vendor master data (e.g., XD01, XD02, XK01, XK02).
  Address Management: Familiarize yourself with the address management functionalities in SAP, which may include address validation and formatting rules.
  User Documentation: Refer to SAP user manuals or help documentation for specific guidelines on entering address information.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the E7206 error and successfully enter the required address information in SAP.