How To Fix R5557 - The postal code is incorrect. Enter the correct postal code

R5557 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R5 - Regional structure

• Message number: 557

• Message text: The postal code is incorrect. Enter the correct postal code

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R5557 - The postal code is incorrect. Enter the correct postal code ?

  The SAP error message R5557, which states "The postal code is incorrect. Enter the correct postal code," typically occurs when the postal code entered in the system does not match the expected format or does not correspond to a valid postal code in the relevant country or region. This error can arise in various SAP modules, such as Sales and Distribution (SD), Materials Management (MM), or Customer Relationship Management (CRM), where address data is critical.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Format: The postal code may not conform to the required format for the specific country (e.g., length, character types).
  Invalid Postal Code: The postal code entered may not exist or may not be valid for the specified city or region.
  Missing Data: Related address fields (like city or state) may not match the postal code provided.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to recognize postal codes for certain regions or countries.
  Data Entry Errors: Simple typographical