How To Fix EE_SALES012 - Requireed entry fields must remain visible and ready for entry

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EE_SALES -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Requireed entry fields must remain visible and ready for entry

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EE_SALES012 - Requireed entry fields must remain visible and ready for entry ?

  The SAP error message EE_SALES012 indicates that certain required entry fields in a transaction or screen must remain visible and ready for user input. This error typically occurs in the context of sales order processing or related transactions where specific mandatory fields are not properly displayed or are hidden, preventing the user from completing the transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Field Configuration: The required fields may have been configured to be hidden or not displayed in the current screen layout.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or edit certain fields.
  Screen Variants: A screen variant may be applied that hides required fields.
  Custom Development: Custom enhancements or modifications may inadvertently hide required fields.
  Transaction Settings: The settings for the specific transaction may not be correctly configured to show all necessary fields.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Field Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system (e.g., SPRO) and ensure that the required fields are set to be visible in the screen layout.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and edit the required fields. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Examine Screen Variants:
  
  Check if any screen variants are applied that might be hiding the required fields. You can reset or modify the screen variant to ensure all necessary fields are visible.
  
  
  
  Inspect Custom Enhancements:
  
  If there are any custom developments or enhancements, review the code to ensure that it does not hide required fields. You may need to consult with your ABAP developer.
  
  
  
  Transaction Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration for the specific transaction in question to ensure that all required fields are correctly set up to be displayed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved and that all required fields are visible and ready for entry.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for the specific module (e.g., SD - Sales and Distribution) for guidance on required fields and screen layouts.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the EE_SALES012 error and implement a solution to resolve it.