How To Fix EM188 - Mandatory indicator for &3 deleted; indicator selected in original object

EM188 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EM - IS-U Migration

• Message number: 188

• Message text: Mandatory indicator for &3 deleted; indicator selected in original object

What causes this issue?

You deleted the <DS:DE.EMG_REQU>required entry field indicator</> for
field &V3&. This indicator is set in original object &V2& of company
&V1&, which is supplied by SAP.

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?

Check your entries.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

EM188 - Details

• The SAP error message EM188 typically indicates an issue related to the mandatory indicators in the context of a specific object, such as a material, vendor, or customer. The message suggests that a mandatory indicator has been deleted or is not set correctly in the original object, which can lead to inconsistencies or errors in processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of Mandatory Indicator: The mandatory indicator for a specific field or object has been deleted or is not set correctly in the original object.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that require certain indicators to be set, and if they are not, this error can occur.
  Data Inconsistency: The data in the system may be inconsistent, possibly due to manual changes or data migration processes that did not maintain the integrity of mandatory fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Original Object: Review the original object (e.g., material, vendor, customer) to ensure that all mandatory indicators