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Label error - Invalid Origin Location

Fix for the DHL error: "420504: The origin location is invalid." The customer address has an invalid city or postcode combination — correct the address and regenerate the label.

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DHL — 420504: Invalid Origin Location

Error message

420504: The origin location is invalid. Please check the data

Carrier: DHL


What this means

DHL rejected the shipment because the customer address contains an invalid city or postcode combination.


How to fix

  1. Open the RMA.

  2. Review the customer address.

  3. Verify the city and postcode are correct.

  4. If the country does not commonly use postcodes, try using 00000.

  5. Update the address.

  6. Regenerate the label.


If the issue continues

If the label still fails after correcting the address, contact Support with:

  • RMA ID

  • customer address

  • screenshot of the error

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