How To Fix 5F803 - You must fill field &1

5F803 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5F - HR F: Error Messages (France)

• Message number: 803

• Message text: You must fill field &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5F803 - You must fill field &1 ?

  The SAP error message 5F803, which states "You must fill field &1," typically indicates that a required field in a transaction or data entry screen has not been filled out. This error is common in various SAP modules, including SAP ERP and SAP S/4HANA, and it usually occurs when the system expects a mandatory field to be populated before proceeding with an action, such as saving a record or processing a transaction.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that a mandatory field (denoted by &1 in the error message) has not been filled in. This could happen due to:
  
  User oversight in not entering data in the required field.
  A configuration issue where the field is set as mandatory but is not being filled correctly.
  Data validation rules that are not being met.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Field: Look at the error message closely. The placeholder &1 will be replaced