How To Fix SO829 - Function can only be used with addresses from address management

SO829 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SO - SAPoffice: message texts

• Message number: 829

• Message text: Function can only be used with addresses from address management

What causes this issue?

You can use this function to select the communication method and
serial number of an address from address management.

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?

To execute this function, please enter an address from address
management (address type 'A').

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SO829 - Function can only be used with addresses from address management ?

  The SAP error message SO829 indicates that a function you are trying to use is restricted to addresses that are managed through the address management system in SAP. This typically occurs when you are attempting to perform an operation on an address that is not recognized as a valid address within the address management framework.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Managed Address: The address you are trying to use is not stored in the address management system. This could happen if the address was manually entered or if it comes from a source that does not integrate with SAP's address management.
  Incorrect Address Format: The address may not conform to the expected format or structure that SAP requires for addresses managed by the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in your SAP system that are preventing the address from being recognized as managed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Address Management Settings: Ensure that the address you are trying to use is