How To Fix R1642 - Address type &1 does not exist: Address usage &1 &2 cannot be created

R1642 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R1 - Business Partner Messages from S_BUPA_GENERAL

• Message number: 642

• Message text: Address type &1 does not exist: Address usage &1 &2 cannot be created

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to assign an address to an address type that does not
exist.

System Response

Error message. The address is not changed.

How to fix this error?

Check and maintain the address type in Customizing <DS:SIMG._CABP_TB009>
Define Address Types</>.

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 R1642 - Address type &1 does not exist: Address usage &1 &2 cannot be created ?

  The SAP error message R1642 indicates that there is an issue with the address type specified in the system. Specifically, the error message states that the address type you are trying to use does not exist for the specified address usage. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Address Type: The address type you are trying to use has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The address type may not be correctly configured for the specific address usage you are trying to create.
  Missing Customization: If you are using a custom address type, it may not have been properly set up in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the address type or usage fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Address Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) and navigate to the relevant configuration for address management.
  Ensure that