How To Fix CNTACT004 - Field &1 of record &2 must not be initial

CNTACT004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNTACT - eCATT replacement -> ABAP class

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Field &1 of record &2 must not be initial

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CNTACT004 - Details

• The SAP error message CNTACT004 indicates that a required field in a specific record is empty or not filled in when it should be. The message format typically looks like this: "Field &1 of record &2 must not be initial," where &1 represents the field name and &2 represents the record identifier.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually occurs in the context of transaction processing where certain fields are mandatory for the operation to proceed. The specific field that is causing the error is not populated, which violates the data integrity rules set by the system. Common scenarios include:
  
  Missing mandatory data in a master record (e.g., vendor, customer, or material).
  Incomplete entries in a transaction (e.g., purchase order, sales order).
  Incorrect configuration in the system that defines mandatory fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CNTACT004 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Field and Record: Check the error message to identify which field (&1) and which record (&2) are causing the