How To Fix EINV_VAL004 - No city name found in senderÆs address

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EINV_VAL - Turkey e-Invoice: Validation & Mapping

• Message number: 004

• Message text: No city name found in senderÆs address

What causes this issue?

You are trying to post an electronic invoice but the procedure stops
because the system does not find the city name in the address of the
sender.

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?

To proceed with the posting, enter the missing information in the
customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUORFBOBY6>Enter Global Parameters</>
Select your company code and double click on the item
Click on Address and maintain the city name

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EINV_VAL004 - No city name found in senderÆs address ?

  The SAP error message EINV_VAL004: No city name found in sender's address typically occurs in the context of electronic invoicing or when processing invoices in SAP. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid city name in the sender's address information, which is required for the invoice to be processed correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Address Information: The sender's address in the vendor master data or the invoice document may be missing the city name.
  Incorrect Configuration: The address format or configuration settings in the SAP system may not be set up correctly, leading to the omission of the city name.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors when inputting the address details can lead to missing or incorrect information.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor master data (transaction code XK03 for display).
  Verify that the address details for the vendor include a valid city name.
  If the city name is missing, update the vendor master data (transaction code XK02 for change) to include the correct city name.
  
  
  
  Review Invoice Document:
  
  If the error occurs during invoice processing, check the invoice document for the sender's address.
  Ensure that the city name is filled in correctly.
  
  
  
  Address Format Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for address formats in the SAP system. This can be done through transaction code SPRO and navigating to the relevant configuration for address management.
  Ensure that the address format includes the city field and that it is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Implement data validation checks to ensure that all required fields, including the city name, are filled out before processing invoices.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific requirements related to electronic invoicing and address formats.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling address-related issues.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like XK03, XK02, and SPRO for managing vendor data and configuration settings.
  User Training: Ensure that users involved in data entry are trained on the importance of complete address information to prevent similar errors in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EINV_VAL004 error and ensure that the sender's address is complete and valid for processing invoices in SAP.