How To Fix 1G073 - Please make a four-character entry for the medium

1G073 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1G - BKK: Konditionen

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Please make a four-character entry for the medium

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1G073 - Please make a four-character entry for the medium ?

  The SAP error message 1G073 ("Please make a four-character entry for the medium") typically occurs in the context of defining or processing media types in SAP, particularly when dealing with document management or output processing. This error indicates that the system expects a four-character code to identify the medium (such as print, email, etc.), but the input provided does not meet this requirement.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Input: The user may have entered a medium code that is either too short or not in the correct format.
  Missing Configuration: The medium type may not be properly configured in the system, leading to the inability to recognize the input.
  Field Restrictions: The field where the medium is being entered may have restrictions that require exactly four characters.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input: Ensure that the medium code you are entering is exactly four characters long. For example, valid codes might include 'PRNT' for print, 'EMAIL' for email, etc.
  Review Configuration: If you