How To Fix R5501 - You have not specified a city

R5501 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R5 - Regional structure

• Message number: 501

• Message text: You have not specified a city

What causes this issue?

This check will only run when the flag 'XREGS' (address check with city
file) is marked in the table T005 (country table).

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 R5501 - You have not specified a city ?

  The SAP error message R5501, which states "You have not specified a city," typically occurs in the context of address-related data entry, particularly when a city field is required but has not been filled in. This error can arise in various SAP modules, such as Sales and Distribution (SD), Materials Management (MM), or Customer Relationship Management (CRM), where address details are necessary for processing transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing City Field: The most common cause is that the city field in the address form is left blank. This can happen during the creation or modification of master data (like customer or vendor records) or during transaction processing.
  Data Entry Error: Users may overlook the city field while entering data, especially if the form is lengthy or complex.
  
  Configuration Issues: In some cases, the system configuration may require the city field to be mandatory, and if it is not filled, the error will be triggered.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Fill in the