How To Fix 5U101 - Enter an amount

5U101 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5U - HR US: Messages

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Enter an amount

What causes this issue?

There is no amount in the amount field.

System Response

The system must know the credit limit you want to assign to the
formula, otherwise it cannot save your entries.

How to fix this error?

Enter the credit limit as an amount in the employee credit amount
field.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5U101 - Enter an amount ?

  The SAP error message 5U101: "Enter an amount" typically occurs when a user attempts to process a transaction that requires a monetary amount, but the amount field is left blank or is not filled in correctly. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during invoice entry, payment processing, or other financial transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Amount: The most common cause is that the user has not entered an amount in the required field.
  Incorrect Field Focus: The cursor may be in the wrong field, leading to the assumption that an amount has been entered when it has not.
  Validation Rules: Certain validation rules in the system may require an amount to be entered before proceeding with the transaction.
  Data Entry Error: Users may inadvertently skip the amount field or make a mistake while entering data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter the Amount: Ensure that you fill in the required amount in the appropriate field before proceeding with the transaction.
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