How To Fix DA628 - Field & is "NOT NULL"

DA628 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DA - Dictionary: Compare, distribution, timer, instantiation

• Message number: 628

• Message text: Field & is "NOT NULL"

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DA628 - Details

• The SAP error message DA628 indicates that a specific field (denoted by "&") is defined as "NOT NULL" in the database, meaning that it cannot accept null or empty values. This error typically arises when you attempt to save or process a record without providing a value for a required field.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The most common cause is that the user has not filled in a mandatory field that is required by the database schema.
  Incorrect Configuration: The field may be incorrectly configured in the data model or the application logic, leading to unexpected behavior.
  Data Migration Issues: If data is being migrated from another system, some required fields may not have been populated correctly.
  User Input Error: Users may inadvertently skip required fields during data entry.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the Field: Check the error message for the specific field name that is causing the issue. This will help you understand which data is missing.
  Fill in the