How To Fix R5529 - No city numbers exist for postal code &1 in country &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R5 - Regional structure

• Message number: 529

• Message text: No city numbers exist for postal code &1 in country &2

What causes this issue?

There are several records in the table ADRPCDCITY for the postal code.
However there are no records in the table ADRCITY for the city numbers
entered there (i.e. the cities do not exist) -> data inconsistency.

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 R5529 - No city numbers exist for postal code &1 in country &2 ?

  The SAP error message R5529 indicates that there are no city numbers associated with the specified postal code in the given country. This error typically arises when trying to process address data, such as during the creation or modification of customer or vendor master records, or when entering shipping information.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The postal code entered does not have any associated city numbers in the SAP database for the specified country.
  Incorrect Postal Code: The postal code may be incorrectly entered or formatted.
  Configuration Issues: The necessary configuration for postal codes and city numbers may not be set up in the SAP system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the address data, such as outdated or incorrect entries in the address database.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Postal Code: Check the postal code entered for accuracy. Ensure that it is valid and correctly formatted for the specified country.
  Check City Numbers: Use transaction code OVK1 (or similar, depending on your SAP version) to check if the city numbers are correctly maintained for the postal code in question.
  Maintain City Numbers: If the city numbers do not exist for the postal code, you may need to create or update the entries. This can typically be done through the following steps:
  
  Go to transaction code OVK1 (or the relevant transaction for maintaining postal codes and city numbers).
  Enter the postal code and country, and check if the city number is missing.
  If it is missing, add the appropriate city number and related information.
  
  
  Consult with Data Management: If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult with your SAP data management or master data team to ensure that the postal code and city number data is correctly maintained.
  Check for Updates: Ensure that your SAP system is up to date with the latest data updates, as postal code and city number information can change over time.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to postal code and city number maintenance.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for guidelines on maintaining address data and understanding the structure of postal codes and city numbers.
  User Training: Ensure that users entering address data are trained on the correct formats and procedures to minimize errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the R5529 error and ensure that the postal code and city number data is correctly maintained in your SAP system.