How To Fix HRALX00_ORG238 - Standard address could not be read

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRALX00_ORG - HR-ALE-Org Enhancement

• Message number: 238

• Message text: Standard address could not be read

What causes this issue?

A standard address can be added to business partners for organizational
units without an address. An error occurred when reading the address.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Check the system settings for the standard address.

Procedure for System Administrators

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The error occurred in function module &V1& when calling &V2& (error code
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Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRALX00_ORG238 - Standard address could not be read ?

  The SAP error message HRALX00_ORG238 indicates that the system was unable to read a standard address for a specific organizational unit or personnel area. This error typically arises in the context of HR (Human Resources) modules when the system attempts to access address data that is either missing or incorrectly configured.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Address Data: The organizational unit or personnel area may not have an associated address in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the organizational structure in the SAP system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the address data.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies or corruption in the master data related to the organizational unit.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Address Data:
  
  Navigate to the relevant organizational unit or personnel area in the SAP system.
  Verify if the address data is correctly maintained. You can do this through transaction codes like PPOME (for organizational management) or PA30 (for personnel administration).
  
  
  
  Maintain Address:
  
  If the address is missing, you can create or update the address using the appropriate transaction code (e.g., PPOME for organizational units).
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the organizational structure in the SAP system. This can be done through transaction codes like SPRO (Customizing) and navigating to the relevant HR settings.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to view and edit address data. This can be checked with the help of a security administrator.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the HR master data to identify any inconsistencies. This can be done using transaction codes like PU01 or PU03.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PPOME, PA30, SPRO, and others that are used for managing organizational data and addresses.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on managing organizational structures and addresses.
  Support Community: Engage with the SAP Community or forums for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or HR support team for further investigation.