How To Fix HRPAYDESVBEA012 - &1: Postal code missing although domestic address is available

HRPAYDESVBEA012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDESVBEA - BEA Error Notifications

• Message number: 012

• Message text: &1: Postal code missing although domestic address is available

What causes this issue?

Entering a valid postal code is mandatory for domestic addresses.

System Response

The notification is created with the status <ZK>With Errors</>.

How to fix this error?

Enter a valid postal code.

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 HRPAYDESVBEA012 - &1: Postal code missing although domestic address is available ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDESVBEA012 indicates that there is a missing postal code in the employee's address data, even though a domestic address is available. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing or when updating employee master data in the Human Resources (HR) module.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Address Data: The employee's address record may be missing the postal code field, which is required for processing payroll or other HR-related functions.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an oversight during data entry, leading to the omission of the postal code.
  Integration Issues: If the address data is being pulled from an external system, there may be issues with data synchronization or mapping.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Address Data:
  
  Navigate to the employee's master data in the SAP system (usually through transaction codes like PA30 or PA20).
  Verify that the domestic address is complete and includes the postal code.
  
  
  
  Update Missing Information:
  
  If the postal code is missing, enter the