How To Fix 5L154 - File not generated for ER with Ref. No. & due to missing mandatory fields

5L154 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5L - Messages for Malaysian HRMS.

• Message number: 154

• Message text: File not generated for ER with Ref. No. & due to missing mandatory fields

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5L154 - File not generated for ER with Ref. No. & due to missing mandatory fields ?

  The SAP error message 5L154 indicates that a file was not generated for an ER (Expense Report) due to missing mandatory fields. This error typically occurs in the context of financial or expense reporting processes within SAP systems, particularly when trying to generate files for external reporting or integration.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one or more mandatory fields not being filled out in the expense report or related documents. These mandatory fields are essential for the system to process the report correctly and generate the required output file.
  Common Mandatory Fields:
  The specific mandatory fields can vary depending on the configuration of your SAP system and the type of expense report being processed. However, common mandatory fields may include:
  
  Employee ID
  Expense type
  Amount
  Date of the expense
  Cost center or internal order
  Any other fields defined as mandatory in your organization's configuration
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Review the Expense Report: Open the expense report associated with