How To Fix 5W879 - Maintain all data records in columns &1 &2 &3 &4

5W879 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5W - Messages for PD (Particularly Workflow)

• Message number: 879

• Message text: Maintain all data records in columns &1 &2 &3 &4

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5W879 - Details

• The SAP error message 5W879, which states "Maintain all data records in columns &1 &2 &3 &4," typically occurs in the context of data maintenance or configuration in SAP, particularly when dealing with master data or configuration tables. This error indicates that there are missing or incomplete entries in the specified columns of a data record.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Incomplete Data Entry: Required fields in the specified columns are not filled out, leading to incomplete records.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that violate the integrity rules set in the system.
  Configuration Errors: The configuration settings for the relevant module may not be properly set up, leading to missing data in the required fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Required Fields: Review the data records in the specified columns (&1, &2, &3, &4) and ensure that