How To Fix R5071 - Database inconsistency street &1, notify system administrator

R5071 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R5 - Regional structure

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Database inconsistency street &1, notify system administrator

What causes this issue?

There are already street (section)-postal code assignments (ADRSTRPCD
records) for the specified street number &V1&, although the street does
not yet exist (should be created now).

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R5071 - Database inconsistency street &1, notify system administrator ?

  The SAP error message R5071 indicates a database inconsistency related to the street address field in the system. This error typically arises when there is a mismatch or corruption in the database entries that are supposed to hold address information.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Corruption: The database may have corrupted entries due to various reasons such as system crashes, improper data imports, or issues during data migration.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data model, such as missing or incorrectly formatted entries in the address fields.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements that manipulate address data, they may inadvertently cause inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Notify System Administrator: As the error message suggests, the first step is to notify your system administrator or SAP Basis team. They will have the necessary access and tools to investigate the issue further.
  Check Database Consistency: The administrator can use transaction codes like SE14 (Database Utility) to check and repair inconsistencies