How To Fix R5516 - Postal code &1 &2 is not assigned to a city

R5516 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R5 - Regional structure

• Message number: 516

• Message text: Postal code &1 &2 is not assigned to a city

What causes this issue?

The postal code &V1& &V2& is not assigned to a city (transaction
SR10/SR11), therefore it cannot be used.
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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R5516 - Postal code &1 &2 is not assigned to a city ?

  The SAP error message R5516 indicates that the postal code you are trying to use is not assigned to any city in the SAP system. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when entering customer or vendor addresses, or during the processing of sales orders, deliveries, or invoices.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The postal code you are using is not maintained in the SAP system's address database.
  Incorrect Entry: The postal code may have been entered incorrectly, leading to a mismatch with the existing data.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If your SAP system is integrated with external systems (like a CRM or a third-party address validation service), there may be synchronization issues causing the postal code to be unrecognized.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for address management in SAP may not be set up correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Postal Code: Verify that the postal code is entered correctly. Ensure there are no typos or formatting issues.
  Maintain Postal Code