How To Fix 8I835 - Mandatory to provide either Section code or Section group?

8I835 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8I - Localization India

• Message number: 835

• Message text: Mandatory to provide either Section code or Section group?

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8I835 - Details

• The SAP error message 8I835 indicates that when processing a transaction related to the integration of financial accounting and controlling (FI/CO), the system requires either a Section Code or a Section Group to be provided. This error typically arises in the context of financial postings or when dealing with specific reporting requirements.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  Missing Data: The transaction you are trying to execute does not have the required Section Code or Section Group filled in. These fields are mandatory for certain types of postings or reports.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may be configured in such a way that it expects these fields to be populated based on the company code or other settings.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an oversight during data entry, leading to the omission of these mandatory fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Transaction: Review the transaction you are trying to execute