How To Fix R5515 - Only PO Box postal code or company postal code allowed

R5515 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R5 - Regional structure

• Message number: 515

• Message text: Only PO Box postal code or company postal code allowed

What causes this issue?

Only fill one of the two fields.
This check is always executed.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R5515 - Only PO Box postal code or company postal code allowed ?

  The SAP error message R5515, "Only PO Box postal code or company postal code allowed," typically occurs when there is an issue with the postal code format or the type of postal code being used in a transaction. This error is often related to the address data in the vendor or customer master records, particularly when dealing with postal codes that are not aligned with the expected formats for PO Box addresses.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Postal Code Format: The postal code entered does not match the expected format for a PO Box or company address.
  Address Type Mismatch: The system is expecting a PO Box postal code but is receiving a standard street address postal code, or vice versa.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that dictate how postal codes are validated and processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Postal Code: Verify that the postal code entered is indeed a valid PO Box postal