How To Fix R5568 - Township number &1 in country &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R5 - Regional structure

• Message number: 568

• Message text: Township number &1 in country &2 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R5568 - Township number &1 in country &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message R5568 indicates that there is an issue with the township number specified in the system for a particular country. This error typically arises in the context of address validation or when processing data related to locations, such as during the creation or modification of master data (e.g., customer or vendor records).
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Township Number: The township number provided does not exist in the SAP system for the specified country. This could be due to a typo or an incorrect entry.
  Missing Configuration: The township may not be configured in the SAP system. This can happen if the necessary data has not been maintained in the relevant tables.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be discrepancies or missing entries in the township data.
  Country-Specific Settings: Some countries have specific requirements for address formats, and if the township is not set up correctly, it can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Township Number: Check the township number you are trying to use. Ensure that it is correct and corresponds to the expected format for the specified country.
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually in the SPRO transaction) and verify if the township is defined for the specified country.
  You may need to maintain the township data in the relevant tables (e.g., T005 for countries, T005U for regions).
  
  
  Maintain Master Data: If the township is missing, you may need to create it in the system. This can involve adding the township to the relevant master data tables.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on how to maintain address data for your version of SAP.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (to access configuration settings) or SE11 (to view table definitions) to investigate further.
  Tables Involved: Common tables that may be involved include:
  
  T005 (Countries)
  T005U (Regions)
  T005S (Townships)
  
  
  Address Validation: Ensure that your address validation settings are correctly configured to avoid similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.