How To Fix ELA036 - &1 must be set to &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ELA - Message class for loyalty program

• Message number: 036

• Message text: &1 must be set to &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ELA036 - &1 must be set to &2 ?

  The SAP error message ELA036 typically indicates that a certain field or parameter must be set to a specific value in order to proceed with a transaction or process. The message format usually looks like this: "ELA036 &1 must be set to &2," where "&1" represents the field or parameter in question, and "&2" represents the required value.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to various reasons, including:
  
  Missing Configuration: The required field has not been configured correctly in the system.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The value entered for the field does not meet the expected criteria or is not valid.
  Business Rules: Certain business rules or logic in the system require that specific fields have certain values before proceeding.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ELA036 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (e.g., SPRO) and ensure that the field in question is properly configured.
  Verify that the required value is set