How To Fix CACSCG168 - An additional attribute was not entered

CACSCG168 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CACSCG - Customizing Messages/Generation Messages

• Message number: 168

• Message text: An additional attribute was not entered

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CACSCG168 - Details

• The SAP error message CACSCG168, which states "An additional attribute was not entered," typically occurs in the context of SAP Customer Activity Repository (CAR) or related applications where certain attributes or fields are required for processing data, particularly in the context of master data or transactional data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Required Fields: The error usually indicates that a required attribute or field has not been filled in. This could be due to user oversight or a configuration issue.
  Data Validation Rules: The system may have validation rules that require specific attributes to be populated before proceeding with a transaction or data entry.
  Custom Enhancements: If there are custom developments or enhancements in your SAP system, they might impose additional requirements for data entry that are not standard.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Required Fields: Review the transaction or data entry screen to identify any fields that are marked as required (often indicated with an asterisk). Ensure that all necessary fields