How To Fix HRGB_GBRTI017 - Maintain Country for foreign address or post code in case of UK address

HRGB_GBRTI017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRGB_GBRTI - Messages for RTI

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Maintain Country for foreign address or post code in case of UK address

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HRGB_GBRTI017 - Details

• The SAP error message HRGB_GBRTI017 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of addresses, specifically related to foreign addresses or post codes for UK addresses. This error typically arises when the system expects a valid country code or postal code for a UK address but finds that it is missing or incorrectly configured.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Country Code: The country code for the address may not be set or is incorrectly configured in the system.
  Invalid Postal Code: The postal code provided may not conform to the expected format for UK addresses.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings for address management in the SAP system, particularly for foreign addresses.
  Data Entry Errors: User input errors when entering the address details can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Country Code:
  
  Ensure that the country code for the address is set to "GB" (Great Britain) for UK addresses.
  Navigate to the relevant infotype (e.g., IT0006 for