How To Fix /PRA/OWNERSHIP013 - State code could not be determined for country &1 postal_code &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PRA/OWNERSHIP -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: State code could not be determined for country &1 postal_code &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PRA/OWNERSHIP013 - State code could not be determined for country &1 postal_code &2 ?

  The SAP error message /PRA/OWNERSHIP013 indicates that the system is unable to determine the state code for a given country and postal code combination. This error typically arises in the context of address validation or when processing data related to ownership or location-based functionalities in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Postal Code: The postal code provided may not be valid for the specified country.
  Missing Configuration: The state codes for the specified country may not be configured in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the address data, such as incorrect formatting or missing information.
  Country-Specific Settings: The country may require specific settings or configurations that have not been set up in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Postal Code: Check the postal code for accuracy. Ensure that it is a valid postal code for the specified country.
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually in the customizing transaction SPRO).
  Ensure that the state codes for the specified country are correctly defined in the system.
  
  
  Address Validation: Use address validation tools or services to verify the address and ensure that it conforms to the expected format.
  Update Master Data: If the postal code or country information is incorrect in the master data, update it accordingly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific country settings that may need to be configured.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration or SE16 to check the relevant tables for postal codes and state codes.
  Tables: Check tables like T005 (Countries) and T005U (Country-specific settings) for relevant information.
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to address validation or specific country configurations that might provide additional insights or patches.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the state code can be determined correctly for the given postal code and country.