How To Fix R5503 - City &1 in country &2 is not maintained in language &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R5 - Regional structure

• Message number: 503

• Message text: City &1 in country &2 is not maintained in language &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R5503 - City &1 in country &2 is not maintained in language &3 ?

  The SAP error message R5503 indicates that a specific city in a given country is not maintained in the specified language. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to access or display data related to a city that has not been properly configured in the system for the specified language.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The city and country combination is not maintained in the SAP system for the specified language.
  Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile or the transaction being executed may not match the available data.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the address data in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the R5503 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Maintain City Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code OVT0 (or use the relevant transaction for maintaining cities).
  Check if the city in question is maintained for the specified country and language.
  If it is missing, you will need to add the city and ensure it is maintained in the required language.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Verify the language settings in your user profile. You can check this in the user settings or by using transaction SU01.
  Ensure that the language you are using is supported and that the necessary translations are available.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Ensure that the data in the system is consistent and that there are no discrepancies in the address data.
  You may need to run consistency checks or data validation processes if available.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on maintaining address data and handling language settings.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: OVT0 (Maintain Cities), SU01 (User Maintenance)
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific fixes or updates related to this error message.
  Language Packs: Ensure that the necessary language packs are installed and configured in your SAP system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the R5503 error and ensure that the city data is properly maintained in the SAP system for the specified language.