How To Fix F2871 - Internal error: Form of address key and text do not form a pair

F2871 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F2 - Master Data Maintenance: Customer, Vendor

• Message number: 871

• Message text: Internal error: Form of address key and text do not form a pair

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F2871 - Internal error: Form of address key and text do not form a pair ?

  The SAP error message F2871, which states "Internal error: Form of address key and text do not form a pair," typically occurs in the context of address management or when dealing with forms of address in SAP. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the form of address key and the corresponding text in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Inconsistency: The form of address key (which is a unique identifier for a specific form of address) does not have a corresponding text entry in the system. This can happen if the data was manually altered or if there was an issue during data migration.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the address management settings, where the form of address has not been properly defined or linked to its text.
  Missing Entries: The required entries in the address tables may be missing or incorrectly set up.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Verify the configuration settings