How To Fix R11854 - A standard address is not always specified

R11854 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R11 - Business Partner and BDT

• Message number: 854

• Message text: A standard address is not always specified

What causes this issue?

For each point in time for which an address exists, a standard address
usage must also exist.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R11854 - A standard address is not always specified ?

  The SAP error message R11854, which states "A standard address is not always specified," typically occurs in the context of address management within SAP systems. This error indicates that the system expects a standard address to be defined for a particular entity (such as a customer, vendor, or employee), but it has not been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Standard Address: The primary cause of this error is that the standard address field is not filled in for the relevant master data record.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the address management that require a standard address to be defined but are not set up correctly.
  Data Entry Errors: During the creation or modification of master data, the user may have overlooked entering the standard address.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant master data record (e.g., customer, vendor).
  Ensure that the standard address fields are filled out correctly. This typically includes fields like street, city,