How To Fix 9J160 - Please make an entry in all required fields for this reference category

9J160 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9J -

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Please make an entry in all required fields for this reference category

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9J160 - Please make an entry in all required fields for this reference category ?

  The SAP error message 9J160, which states "Please make an entry in all required fields for this reference category," typically occurs when a user attempts to save or process a transaction without filling in all the mandatory fields in the relevant screen or form. This error is common in various SAP modules, including Materials Management (MM), Sales and Distribution (SD), and others.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  Required fields for a specific reference category (such as a document type, material type, or customer/vendor) are left blank.
  The system has specific validation rules that require certain fields to be filled out based on the context of the transaction.
  There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that define which fields are mandatory for certain processes.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Required Fields: Check the screen where the error occurred and identify which fields are marked as mandatory (usually indicated by an asterisk or