How To Fix REXCAT008 - Postal code missing; see global parameters for company code &1

REXCAT008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REXCAT -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Postal code missing; see global parameters for company code &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message REXCAT008 - Postal code missing; see global parameters for company code &1 ?

  The SAP error message REXCAT008 indicates that a postal code is missing for a specific company code in the system. This error typically arises when the system requires a postal code for processing transactions related to that company code, but it has not been defined in the global parameters.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Postal Code: The primary cause of this error is that the postal code for the specified company code is not maintained in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings for the company code, particularly in the address settings.
  Data Entry Errors: Sometimes, the postal code may not have been entered correctly during the setup of the company code or related master data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the REXCAT008 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Global Parameters:
  
  Navigate to the transaction code OBY6 (or use the path: SPRO > Financial Accounting > General Settings > Company Code > Define Global Parameters).
  Select the relevant company code