How To Fix /CPD/PWS_MP_API026 - Contact person: Enter a last name

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CPD/PWS_MP_API -

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Contact person: Enter a last name

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CPD/PWS_MP_API026 - Contact person: Enter a last name ?

  The SAP error message /CPD/PWS_MP_API026 Contact person: Enter a last name typically occurs when you are trying to create or update a contact person in the SAP system, and the last name field is either empty or not filled in correctly. This error is part of the data validation checks that ensure all required fields are populated before proceeding with the transaction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Last Name: The most common cause of this error is that the last name field for the contact person is left blank.
  Incorrect Field Mapping: If the data is being imported or transferred from another system, there may be an issue with how the fields are mapped, leading to the last name not being populated.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the last name while filling out the contact person details.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Last Name: Ensure that you fill in the last name field for the contact person. This