How To Fix 09212 - Save failed. You have to specify mandatory control field '&'

09212 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 09 -

• Message number: 212

• Message text: Save failed. You have to specify mandatory control field '&'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 09212 - Save failed. You have to specify mandatory control field '&' ?

  The SAP error message "09212 Save failed. You have to specify mandatory control field '&'" indicates that a mandatory field, which is required for saving the data, has not been filled in. This error typically occurs in various SAP modules when trying to save a transaction or data entry without providing the necessary information in a required field.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Mandatory Field: The most common cause is that a mandatory field (indicated by the '&' in the error message) has not been filled out. This could be a field in a form, a configuration setting, or a data entry screen.
  
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, the configuration of the system may require certain fields to be mandatory that are not typically required in other scenarios.
  User Authorization: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorization to view or fill in certain fields, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the Mandatory Field: Check the error message