How To Fix REXCCHLMLR017 - City was not entered in the GWR address

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REXCCHLMLR - GWR Messages

• Message number: 017

• Message text: City was not entered in the GWR address

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message REXCCHLMLR017 - City was not entered in the GWR address ?

  The SAP error message REXCCHLMLR017 indicates that a city was not entered in the address for a Goods Receipt (GWR) or related transaction. This error typically arises when the system requires a complete address for processing, and the city field is missing.
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Address Data: The most common cause is that the address information for the vendor, customer, or location is incomplete, specifically missing the city field.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the vendor or customer may not have been properly maintained, leading to missing address components.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that require certain address fields to be filled out, and the city field is one of them.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Address Data:
  
  Navigate to the relevant master data (vendor or customer) in SAP.
  Ensure that the city field is filled in the address section.
  If the address is incomplete, update it with the correct city information.
  
  
  
  Update Master Data:
  
  If the error is related to a vendor, go to the vendor master data (transaction code XK02 for general data or MK02 for purchasing data) and ensure that the city is entered.
  For customer data, use transaction code XD02 or VD02 to update the address.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, check the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the address fields are set up correctly.
  Consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to verify that the address validation settings are appropriate.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary updates, try to reprocess the transaction that generated the error to see if it resolves the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for maintaining master data, such as XK02 (Vendor), XD02 (Customer), and MK02 (Purchasing).
  Address Format: Ensure that the address format complies with any specific requirements set by your organization or local regulations.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to address handling in your version of SAP.
  User Training: Ensure that users responsible for entering or maintaining master data are trained on the importance of complete address information.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the REXCCHLMLR017 error and ensure that the necessary address information is correctly entered in the system.