How To Fix EB137 - Field &1 must be blank

EB137 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EB - IS-U invoicing

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Field &1 must be blank

What causes this issue?

No value may be specified in field &V1&. The master record of G/L
account &V4&, which was determined for main transaction &V2& and
sub-transaction &V3&, does not allow a value in field &V1&.

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

Maintain the determination of the value of field &V1& accordingly.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EB137 - Field &1 must be blank ?

  The SAP error message EB137, which states "Field &1 must be blank," typically occurs in the context of data entry or processing within SAP, particularly when dealing with certain fields in a transaction or master data record that are not supposed to contain any values.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when a specific field (denoted by &1) is populated with data when it should be empty. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: Users may inadvertently enter data into a field that is meant to remain blank.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may be configured in a way that enforces certain fields to be blank under specific conditions.
  Data Migration Issues: During data migration or uploads, data may be incorrectly populated in fields that should be empty.
  Custom Development: Custom programs or enhancements may inadvertently populate fields that should remain blank.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EB137 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check the Field: Identify the specific