How To Fix XS003 - You cannot specify an address for a generic address type

XS003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XS - SAPconnect: All messages

• Message number: 003

• Message text: You cannot specify an address for a generic address type

What causes this issue?

You have specified both a generic address type (type set to '*') and an
address &V1&. The system can neither check nor convert specified
addresses for generic address types.

System Response

Saving/processing the entry was terminated.

How to fix this error?

Either enter '*' for the address, or change the address type to
a value that is suitable for address &V1&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

XS003 - Details

• The SAP error message XS003, which states "You cannot specify an address for a generic address type," typically occurs in the context of SAP systems when dealing with address management, particularly in scenarios involving business partner (BP) data or customer/vendor master data.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when an attempt is made to assign a specific address to a generic address type. In SAP, address types are categorized, and a generic address type is meant to serve as a placeholder or a default address without specific details. When the system detects that a specific address is being assigned to a generic type, it triggers this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Address Type: Review the address type you are trying to use. Ensure that it is not a generic address type. If it is, you will need to either change the address type to a specific one or remove the specific