How To Fix R5087 - Postal code is assigned to district &1 (&2) and cannot be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R5 - Regional structure

• Message number: 087

• Message text: Postal code is assigned to district &1 (&2) and cannot be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R5087 - Postal code is assigned to district &1 (&2) and cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message R5087 indicates that a postal code is currently assigned to a district and cannot be deleted. This typically occurs in the context of maintaining address data in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with master data related to locations, such as customer or vendor addresses.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to delete a postal code that is still linked to a district (or area) in the SAP system. The system enforces this restriction to maintain data integrity, as postal codes are essential for various functions, including shipping, billing, and reporting.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Assignments: 
  
  Use transaction code OVK1 (or the relevant transaction for your version of SAP) to check the assignment of postal codes to districts. 
  Identify the district that is linked to the postal code you are trying to delete.
  
  
  
  Remove the Assignment:
  
  If you need to delete the postal code,