How To Fix VN084 - Address & is not a valid mailing address

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VN - Nachrichtensteuerung

• Message number: 084

• Message text: Address & is not a valid mailing address

What causes this issue?

Address &v1& is not available in the 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?

Select an available address using the possible entries pushbutton.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VN084 - Address & is not a valid mailing address ?

  The SAP error message VN084: "Address & is not a valid mailing address" typically occurs in the context of vendor master data or purchasing documents when the system detects that the address being used or referenced does not meet the criteria for a valid mailing address.
  
  Cause
  
  The address number or address data entered in the vendor master or purchasing document is incomplete, incorrect, or missing mandatory fields required for a valid mailing address.
  The address may not be maintained properly in the Business Address Services (BAS) or the address number linked to the vendor is invalid or does not exist.
  The address might be flagged as not suitable for mailing in the system.
  Sometimes, the error can occur if the address is not assigned to the correct partner function or if the address is inactive or blocked.
  In some cases, the error arises when the system tries to print or send correspondence and cannot find a valid mailing address.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the Address Number:
  
  Go to the vendor master record (transaction XK03 or MK03) and verify the address number assigned.
  Use transaction ADRC to display the address details for the address number.
  Ensure the address exists and is complete.
  
  
  
  Maintain the Address Properly:
  
  If the address is incomplete or missing mandatory fields (like street, postal code, city, country), update the address using transaction ADRC or via vendor master maintenance.
  Make sure the address is flagged as a valid mailing address.
  
  
  
  Verify Partner Functions:
  
  Check that the correct partner function is assigned to the vendor and that the address is linked properly.
  Use transaction BP (Business Partner) if your system uses the Business Partner approach.
  
  
  
  Check Address Usage and Status:
  
  Ensure the address is not blocked or marked as inactive.
  Check if the address is valid for the intended use (mailing, invoicing, etc.).
  
  
  
  Update Vendor Master Data:
  
  If necessary, update the vendor master data to assign a valid mailing address.
  Use transaction XK02 or MK02 to change vendor master data.
  
  
  
  Check Output/Correspondence Configuration:
  
  If the error occurs during output processing (e.g., printing purchase orders), verify the output determination and ensure the address used for correspondence is valid.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK01/XK02/XK03 – Vendor Master Create/Change/Display
  MK01/MK02/MK03 – Vendor Master (Purchasing)
  ADRC – Address Maintenance
  BP – Business Partner (if applicable)
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  ADR6 – E-mail addresses
  ADRC – Addresses (central address management)
  LFA1 – Vendor Master (General Data)
  LFB1 – Vendor Master (Company Code Data)
  
  
  
  Notes:
  
  If your system uses the Business Partner approach (S/4HANA), addresses are maintained via BP transaction.
  Always ensure that the address data complies with the country-specific address format and mandatory fields.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Invalid, incomplete, or missing mailing address linked to vendor or document
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and maintain address data in ADRC or vendor master; ensure address is valid for mailing
  
  
  Related
  Transactions: XK03, MK03, ADRC, BP; Tables: ADRC, LFA1; Check output determination settings
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact scenario (e.g., during vendor creation, purchase order printing, etc.), I can give more tailored advice.