How To Fix HRPAYDESV738 - The German postal code &1 is not between 01000 and 99999

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDESV - Error Messages Germany Payroll, Social Insurance

• Message number: 738

• Message text: The German postal code &1 is not between 01000 and 99999

What causes this issue?

The postal code for German addresses must be between 01000 and 99999.

System Response

The notification is created with the status With Errors.

How to fix this error?

The postal code is determined from the addess for the Reporting
personnel area for the payroll area and the subapplication SVBL. The
payroll office is the personnel area/subarea &v2/&. The address is
determined for the address key &v1&&v2& from the view V_T536C and the
address type CA. If no address is maintained in the view V_T536C, the
postal code is determined from the view V_T536A for the address type
'/A' and the ID 'D'.
Check that the postal code is maintained correctly.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDESV738 - The German postal code &1 is not between 01000 and 99999 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDESV738 indicates that there is an issue with the German postal code entered in the system. Specifically, the error states that the postal code provided is not within the valid range of 01000 to 99999. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing or employee master data management in SAP HR (Human Resources) modules.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Postal Code: The postal code entered is either incorrect or does not conform to the valid German postal code format.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a typographical error during data entry.
  Outdated Information: The postal code may have been changed or updated in the real world but not reflected in the SAP system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the SAP system that validate postal codes.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify the Postal Code: Check the postal code entered in the system against a reliable source (e.g., postal service website) to ensure it is valid and correctly formatted.
  Correct the Entry: If the postal code is incorrect, update it in the relevant employee master data or payroll records.
  Check for Updates: If the postal code is valid but still causing issues, check if there have been any recent changes to postal codes in Germany that need to be updated in the SAP system.
  Review Configuration: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to postal codes to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support resources for any specific guidelines related to postal code validation.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide updates regarding postal code validation.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user entering the data has the appropriate permissions to make changes to employee master data.
  Testing: After making corrections, test the payroll processing or data entry again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  Training: Consider providing training for users on how to correctly enter and validate postal codes to prevent future occurrences of this error.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team or consult with SAP directly for further assistance.