How To Fix R5518 - Postal code &1 does not match city name &2 in country &3

R5518 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R5 - Regional structure

• Message number: 518

• Message text: Postal code &1 does not match city name &2 in country &3

What causes this issue?

There are several cities for the city name &V2& in country &V3&. The
postal code &V1& is not assigned to any of these cities.

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 R5518 - Postal code &1 does not match city name &2 in country &3 ?

  The SAP error message R5518 indicates that there is a mismatch between the postal code and the city name in the specified country. This error typically occurs during data entry or when processing addresses in SAP, particularly in modules that handle customer or vendor master data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Error: The postal code entered does not correspond to the city name provided. This can happen if the user mistakenly enters the wrong postal code or city.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the postal code or city may be incorrect or outdated in the SAP system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the address validation settings in SAP.
  Regional Differences: In some cases, postal codes may change or be updated, and the system may not have the latest information.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Data: Check the postal code and city name for accuracy. Ensure that they match according to the official postal service or