How To Fix 5J838 - Remark for & is not entered.

5J838 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5J - Error messages HR Master Data Japan

• Message number: 838

• Message text: Remark for & is not entered.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5J838 - Remark for & is not entered. ?

  The SAP error message "5J838 Remark for & is not entered" typically indicates that a required remark or comment field for a specific object (denoted by "&") has not been filled in. This error can occur in various SAP modules, such as Sales and Distribution (SD), Materials Management (MM), or others, depending on the context in which it appears.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The remark or comment field is mandatory for the transaction you are trying to execute, and it has not been filled out.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to require remarks for certain transactions or objects, and this requirement is not being met.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the remark or may not have been aware that it was required.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter the Required Remark: Go to the relevant transaction or screen where the error occurred and enter the required remark in the specified field.
  Check Configuration: If you have