How To Fix B0189 - & is a required field

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: B0 - Business Partner General

• Message number: 189

• Message text: & is a required field

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message B0189 - & is a required field ?

  The SAP error message B0189 typically indicates that a required field is missing or not filled in during a transaction or process. This error can occur in various contexts within SAP, such as during the creation or modification of master data, transactions, or when processing documents.
  
  Cause:
  The error message B0189 is triggered when a mandatory field that is required for the transaction or process is left blank. This could be due to:
  
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked filling in a required field.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may be configured in such a way that certain fields are marked as mandatory, but the user interface does not clearly indicate this.
  Data Migration Issues: If data is being imported or migrated, required fields may not have been populated correctly.
  Custom Development: Custom programs or enhancements may have introduced new mandatory fields that are not being filled.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the B0189 error, you can take the