How To Fix 3L048 - Amount is optional, number is compulsary

3L048 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3L - HR: Messages for Mexico

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Amount is optional, number is compulsary

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3L048 - Amount is optional, number is compulsary ?

  The SAP error message 3L048: "Amount is optional, number is compulsory" typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or document entries where certain fields are expected to be filled out according to the system's validation rules.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when you are trying to enter a transaction or document that requires a numeric value (like a document number or reference number) but does not have a corresponding amount filled in. The system is indicating that while the amount field can be left blank (optional), the number field must be filled in (compulsory).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Input Fields: Ensure that you have filled in all the required fields correctly. Specifically, make sure that the number field (e.g., document number, reference number) is populated with a valid entry.
  
  
  Review the Transaction Type: Depending on the type of transaction you are processing, verify if the system requires both an amount and