How To Fix EJ002 - Field has initial value

EJ002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EJ - Formal error for ISU-IDocs

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Field has initial value

What causes this issue?

During import of an IDoc, an incorrect field value was discoverd in a
field of a segment. This field value is blank although a valid value
was expected.

System Response

The system recognized the incorrect IDoc and cannot perform the
requested processing.

How to fix this error?

Determine which program created the incorrect IDoc segment. Generally,
IDocs are created from external systems.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

EJ002 - Details

• The SAP error message EJ002 ("Field has initial value") typically occurs in the context of data entry or processing within SAP, particularly when a required field is left blank or has not been populated with a valid value. This error can arise in various modules, such as SAP MM (Materials Management), SD (Sales and Distribution), or others, depending on the specific transaction or process being executed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Required Data: The most common cause is that a required field has not been filled in. This could be due to user oversight or a system issue where the data is not being populated as expected.
  Incorrect Configuration: The field may be configured as mandatory in the system settings, but the necessary data is not being provided during the transaction.
  Data Validation Rules: There may be validation rules in place that require certain fields to have values before proceeding.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Required Fields: Review the transaction or screen