How To Fix R5525 - City cannot be determined (multiple options)

R5525 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R5 - Regional structure

• Message number: 525

• Message text: City cannot be determined (multiple options)

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R5525 - Details

• The SAP error message R5525, which states "City cannot be determined (multiple options)," typically occurs during the processing of address data in SAP, particularly when the system is unable to uniquely identify a city based on the provided address information. This can happen in various contexts, such as during the creation of a sales order, delivery, or when processing customer master data.
  Causes:
  
  Ambiguous Address Data: The address provided may not be specific enough, leading to multiple possible matches for the city.
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The address may be incomplete or contain errors, such as misspellings or incorrect postal codes.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to handle certain address formats or may lack the necessary data in the address database.
  Multiple Cities with Similar Names: There may be multiple cities with similar names, and the system cannot determine which one to use without additional context.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Address Information: Check the address