How To Fix R1652 - Address usage &1 &2 cannot be changed (standard indicator blank)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R1 - Business Partner Messages from S_BUPA_GENERAL

• Message number: 652

• Message text: Address usage &1 &2 cannot be changed (standard indicator blank)

What causes this issue?

Changing an address usage by direct input will define another address
usage as the standard. However, the 'Standard usage' field was not
marked in the record you transferred.

System Response

Error message. The change you transferred will not be completed.

How to fix this error?

If you want to create a new standard usage with direct input, first
transfer the new standard usage and mark the 'Standard usage' field.
The system will then delete the previous standard usage.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R1652 - Address usage &1 &2 cannot be changed (standard indicator blank) ?

  The SAP error message R1652, which states "Address usage &1 &2 cannot be changed (standard indicator blank)," typically occurs in the context of address management within SAP systems. This error indicates that there is an attempt to change the address usage for a specific address, but the system has identified that the standard indicator for that address is not set, which prevents the change.
  
  Cause:
  
  Standard Indicator Not Set: The address in question does not have a standard indicator set, which is required for certain operations.
  Address Usage Restrictions: The address usage you are trying to modify is restricted due to the current configuration or status of the address.
  Data Integrity Rules: SAP enforces data integrity rules that prevent changes to certain address usages if they do not meet specific criteria.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Standard Indicator: Verify if the standard indicator for the address is set. If it is not, you may need to set it before