How To Fix R5089 - PO Box flag must be '0' (all), '1' (odd) or '2' (even)

R5089 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R5 - Regional structure

• Message number: 089

• Message text: PO Box flag must be '0' (all), '1' (odd) or '2' (even)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R5089 - PO Box flag must be '0' (all), '1' (odd) or '2' (even) ?

  The SAP error message R5089 indicates that there is an issue with the PO Box flag in your configuration or data entry. This flag is used to specify whether the PO Box number should be treated as an odd, even, or all-numbered box. The valid values for this flag are:
  
  '0' for all PO Boxes
  '1' for odd-numbered PO Boxes
  '2' for even-numbered PO Boxes
  
  
  Cause:
  The error typically occurs when the PO Box flag is set to a value that is not one of the accepted options (0, 1, or 2). This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect data entry in the relevant field.
  Data migration issues where the flag was not set correctly.
  Custom code or enhancements that may be incorrectly setting the flag.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the PO Box Flag Value: 
  
  Go to the relevant transaction or configuration where the PO Box flag is set.
  Ensure that the value is set