How To Fix FITVPS164 - Error in Customizing for postal code &1 and city &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FITVPS -

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Error in Customizing for postal code &1 and city &2

What causes this issue?

The assignment of the community code number (CCN) is ambiguous.
For technical reasons, the key for addresses in the Austrian country
versions consists of the postal code, a space, and the first 12
characters of the city or town. In almost all cases the system is able
to assign an unambiguous CCN to this key. However, in this case the key
is ambiguous.

System Response

The system <zh>cannot</> save the trip using this assignment to postal
code and city.

How to fix this error?

Use the program RPR_AT_ANALYZE_COMCODENR to determine which entries are
ambiguous.
Change the ambiguous entries using the Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.OHR_V_T706_CITY_CODE>Define Community Code Numbers</>.
For more information, see the documentation for the program
<DS:RE.RPR_AT_ANALYZE_COMCODENR>RPR_AT_ANALYZE_COMCODENR</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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 FITVPS164 - Error in Customizing for postal code &1 and city &2 ?

  The SAP error message FITVPS164 indicates that there is an issue with the customization settings related to postal codes and cities in the SAP system. This error typically arises when the system cannot find a valid entry for the specified postal code and city combination in the relevant customizing tables.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Entries: The most common cause is that the postal code and city combination is not defined in the customizing tables (e.g., T005 for countries and postal codes).
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be incorrect or incomplete configuration in the address management settings.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as typos in the postal code or city name.
  Country-Specific Settings: The error may also occur if the postal code and city are not valid for the specified country.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Tables:
  
  Go to transaction code SPRO and navigate to the relevant customizing settings for postal codes and cities.
  Check the entries in table T005 (for country and postal code) to ensure that the postal code and city combination exists.
  
  
  
  Add Missing Entries:
  
  If the combination is missing, you can add it manually in the customizing settings.
  Ensure that the postal code is correctly linked to the appropriate city and country.
  
  
  
  Verify Data:
  
  Double-check the postal code and city entered in the transaction to ensure there are no typographical errors.
  Make sure that the postal code format is correct and adheres to the standards for the specific country.
  
  
  
  Country-Specific Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the postal code and city are valid for the specified country. Some countries have specific formats or requirements for postal codes.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If changes were made in a development environment, ensure that the transport requests are properly moved to the production environment.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on configuring postal codes and cities.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO - Customizing settings
  SE11 - Data Dictionary to view table structures
  SE16 - Data Browser to view table entries
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  T005 - Country and postal code data
  T005U - Country-specific postal code data
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to postal code and city configuration.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.