How To Fix EM070 - Field &1: An initial value is not allowed for required entries

EM070 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EM - IS-U Migration

• Message number: 070

• Message text: Field &1: An initial value is not allowed for required entries

What causes this issue?

You did not enter anything in field &V1&, however, an entry is required
for processing type &V2& (&V3&).

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

EM070 - Details

• The SAP error message EM070, which states "Field &1: An initial value is not allowed for required entries," typically occurs when a required field in a transaction or data entry screen is left blank or is not populated with a valid value. This error is common in various SAP modules, including SAP ERP and SAP S/4HANA, and it indicates that the system expects a value in a specific field that has been marked as mandatory.
  
  Cause:
  
  Mandatory Field Not Populated: The most common cause is that a required field (denoted by an asterisk or other indicators) has not been filled in.
  Data Validation Rules: The field may have specific validation rules that require it to have a non-initial value.
  
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, the configuration of the field in the underlying data model may be set incorrectly, leading to this error.
  User Input Error: Users may overlook required fields during data entry.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Required Fields: Review the