How To Fix F2552 - Communication type &1 requires at least one entry (required entry field)

F2552 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F2 - Master Data Maintenance: Customer, Vendor

• Message number: 552

• Message text: Communication type &1 requires at least one entry (required entry field)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F2552 - Communication type &1 requires at least one entry (required entry field) ?

  The SAP error message F2552, which states "Communication type &1 requires at least one entry (required entry field)," typically occurs in the context of maintaining communication data for business partners, customers, or vendors in the SAP system. This error indicates that a required field for a specific communication type (like email, phone number, etc.) has not been filled out.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Required Fields: The communication type you are trying to maintain (e.g., email, phone) requires at least one entry, but none has been provided.
  Incorrect Configuration: The communication type may be incorrectly configured in the system, leading to the requirement of an entry that is not being met.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an oversight during data entry, where the user did not fill in the necessary fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Required Fields: Go to the communication data section of the relevant business partner, customer, or vendor record and ensure that all required fields for