How To Fix R5505 - Internal error: City name for city &1 country &2 language &3 missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R5 - Regional structure

• Message number: 505

• Message text: Internal error: City name for city &1 country &2 language &3 missing

What causes this issue?

The view V_ADRCITY for the specified city could be read in the language
&V3&, however the field CITY_NAME is empty. This can really only be
caused by an error in the data transfer.
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 R5505 - Internal error: City name for city &1 country &2 language &3 missing ?

  The SAP error message R5505, which states "Internal error: City name for city &1 country &2 language &3 missing," typically occurs when the system is unable to find the city name associated with the specified parameters (city, country, and language). This can happen for several reasons, including missing or incomplete data in the relevant tables.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Data: The city name for the specified city code, country code, and language is not maintained in the SAP database.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the city or country may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Language Issues: The language key specified may not have a corresponding entry for the city in the database.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, some entries may not have been transferred correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check City Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code OVK1 (or OVK2 for display) to check the city master data.
  Ensure that the city code, country code, and language are correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Maintain Missing Entries:
  
  If the city name is missing, you can add it using the transaction code OVK1 or through the relevant customizing path in SPRO.
  Ensure that the city name is entered for all relevant languages.
  
  
  
  Verify Language Settings:
  
  Check if the language key used in the transaction is supported and has the necessary entries in the city master data.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on your master data to identify any discrepancies or missing entries.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a recurring issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OVK1, OVK2, and SPRO for maintaining and checking master data.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error R5505 in the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or fixes.
  Data Migration: If this error arose after a data migration, review the migration logs and ensure that all necessary data was transferred correctly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the R5505 error in your SAP system.