How To Fix AM083 - Telephone number and extension are empty; entry ignored &

AM083 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AM - Business Address Services

• Message number: 083

• Message text: Telephone number and extension are empty; entry ignored &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AM083 - Telephone number and extension are empty; entry ignored & ?

  The SAP error message AM083 indicates that a telephone number and extension are required but are missing in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or update a master record (such as a vendor, customer, or employee) that requires contact information, and the relevant fields for telephone numbers are left empty.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The telephone number and extension fields are not filled in the relevant master data record.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may be configured to require these fields, and if they are not provided, the entry will be ignored.
  Data Entry Error: During data entry, the user may have overlooked these fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Fill in the Required Fields: Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., creating or updating a vendor or customer) and ensure that the telephone number and extension fields are filled in correctly.
  Check Configuration: If you are an administrator, check the configuration settings in the SAP system to