How To Fix 5R133 - Please enter telephone number

5R133 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5R - HR-SG: Messages for HR Module SG, China, Hongkong and Taiwan

• Message number: 133

• Message text: Please enter telephone number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5R133 - Please enter telephone number ?

  The SAP error message 5R133, which states "Please enter telephone number," typically occurs when a required field for a telephone number is left blank in a transaction or data entry process. This error is common in various SAP modules, especially in customer or vendor master data maintenance, where contact information is essential.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Telephone Number: The most straightforward cause is that the telephone number field has not been filled in.
  Data Validation: SAP has validation rules that require certain fields to be filled out before proceeding with a transaction. If the telephone number is marked as mandatory, the system will prompt this error.
  Configuration Settings: In some cases, the configuration settings in the SAP system may require a telephone number for specific business processes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Telephone Number: The immediate solution is to navigate to the relevant screen where the error occurred and enter a valid telephone number in the required field.
  Check Field Requirements: If