How To Fix VY074 - Postal code &1 lies within postal code area &2 &3; but outside of &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VY - Messages for freight processing

• Message number: 074

• Message text: Postal code &1 lies within postal code area &2 &3; but outside of &4

What causes this issue?

One of the postal codes you entered is outside one defined area but
withing the others. This led to inconsistencies during determination of
the tariff zone with the smallest postal code interval. For this reason
this entry is not allowed
Valid overlapping :
|- 10000 -|------------------------|- 20000 -|
|-15000-|----|-17000-|
Invalid overlapping :
|- 10000 -|------------------------|- 20000 -|
|- 09999 -|----------|- 16000 -|
|- 18000 -|-------------|- 24000 -|

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VY074 - Postal code &1 lies within postal code area &2 &3; but outside of &4 ?

  The SAP error message VY074 indicates that there is an issue with the postal code configuration in the system. Specifically, it means that the postal code you are trying to use (denoted as &1) is recognized as being within a certain postal code area (denoted as &2 &3), but it is outside of the defined area (denoted as &4) for the relevant configuration or master data.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Postal Code Entry: The postal code entered may be incorrect or not properly formatted.
  Master Data Configuration: The postal code may not be correctly configured in the master data for the relevant customer, vendor, or shipping point.
  Geographical Area Definition: The postal code area definitions in the system may not be aligned with the actual postal code ranges.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data between different modules or tables in SAP.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Postal Code: Check the postal code you are entering to ensure it is correct and formatted properly.
  Check Master Data: Review the master data for the customer, vendor, or shipping point to ensure that the postal code is correctly assigned and that the relevant areas are defined properly.
  Update Configuration: If the postal code is valid but not recognized, you may need to update the configuration in the system to include the postal code in the relevant area.
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Team: If you are unable to resolve the issue, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team to investigate the configuration settings and ensure that they are correct.
  Use Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like OVK1 (for defining shipping point) or OVK2 (for defining delivery areas) to check and update postal code areas.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to postal code handling.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation regarding postal code configuration and master data management.
  Testing: After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the postal code is now accepted and that there are no further issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the VY074 error message in SAP.