How To Fix R5543 - Postal code &1 is incorrect; the correct postal code is &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R5 - Regional structure

• Message number: 543

• Message text: Postal code &1 is incorrect; the correct postal code is &2

What causes this issue?

PO Box ranges and their postal codes can be defined for cities. This
data exists for the specified city, but the specified PO Box number has
a different postal code than that specified.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R5543 - Postal code &1 is incorrect; the correct postal code is &2 ?

  The SAP error message R5543 indicates that the postal code entered in the system is incorrect. The message typically provides two pieces of information: the incorrect postal code (represented by &1) and the correct postal code (represented by &2). This error usually arises during data entry or when processing addresses in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: The user may have entered the postal code incorrectly, either by mistyping or using an outdated postal code.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the postal code data is sourced from an external database or service, there may be discrepancies between the external data and what is stored in SAP.
  Address Validation: The system may have a built-in validation mechanism that checks the postal code against a database of valid postal codes, and if it does not match, this error is triggered.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify the Postal Code: Check the postal code entered against a reliable source (e.g., postal service website) to ensure