How To Fix >P063 - Deleted address used in account &1 for alternative payee &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >P -

• Message number: 063

• Message text: Deleted address used in account &1 for alternative payee &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >P063 - Deleted address used in account &1 for alternative payee &4 ?

  The SAP error message P063: Deleted address used in account &1 for alternative payee &4 typically indicates that there is an issue with the address data associated with a vendor or customer account in the SAP system. Specifically, it suggests that the system is trying to use an address that has been marked as deleted for an alternative payee.
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Address: The address linked to the account (vendor or customer) has been deleted or marked as inactive in the system.
  Alternative Payee Configuration: The alternative payee configuration for the account is referencing this deleted address.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data where the address is no longer valid but is still being referenced in transactions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Address Status:
  
  Go to the vendor or customer master data (transaction codes like XK03 for vendors or FD03 for customers).
  Verify if the address associated with the account is marked as deleted or inactive.
  
  
  
  Update Alternative Payee:
  
  If the address is indeed deleted, you will need to either:
  
  Reactivate the address if it is still valid and should be used.
  Update the alternative payee configuration to reference a valid address.
  
  
  You can do this by going to the alternative payee settings in the vendor or customer master data.
  
  
  
  Correct Master Data:
  
  If the address is not needed, ensure that the alternative payee is updated to use a valid address.
  You may need to create a new address if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check for Related Transactions:
  
  Review any transactions that may be referencing the deleted address and update them accordingly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the changes, consult your SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as XK03 (Display Vendor), FD03 (Display Customer), and MK03 (Display Material).
  Master Data Management: Understanding how master data is managed in SAP can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the correct address is being used for the alternative payee in your SAP system.