How To Fix EJ004 - Indicator must have value &1 (instead of being selected or empty)

EJ004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Indicator must have value &1 (instead of being selected or empty)

What causes this issue?

An incorrect field value has been discovered in a field of a segment
during inclusion of an IDoc. This field value is not permitted.
In this case, an indicator must have value &V1& instead of being
selected or empty.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check the format of the current field value. Determine which program
created the incorrect IDoc segment. Generally, IDocs are created from
external systems.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EJ004 - Indicator must have value &1 (instead of being selected or empty) ?

  The SAP error message EJ004 ("Indicator must have value &1 (instead of being selected or empty)") typically occurs in the context of data entry or configuration in SAP, particularly when dealing with fields that require specific values to be entered. This error indicates that a certain indicator or field is expected to have a specific value, but it is either left empty or incorrectly selected.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Value: The field or indicator that is being referenced is required to have a specific value, but it has not been filled in.
  Incorrect Selection: The value selected for the indicator does not meet the criteria defined in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the relevant module or transaction, leading to the requirement of a value that is not being met.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Required Fields: Review the fields in the transaction or configuration screen to ensure that all required fields are filled in