How To Fix FAP_CMP021 - Field & is mandatory

FAP_CMP021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAP_CMP - Vendor Manual Payment

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Field & is mandatory

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAP_CMP021 - Field & is mandatory ?

  The SAP error message FAP_CMP021 indicates that a mandatory field is missing in the context of a financial accounting process, typically related to asset accounting or fixed asset management. This error usually arises when a required field is not filled out during the transaction or data entry process.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A mandatory field, which is required for the transaction or process you are trying to execute, is left blank.
  The system has specific validation rules that require certain fields to be populated before proceeding.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Mandatory Field: Check the error message details to identify which specific field is marked as mandatory. The field name will be indicated by the placeholder & in the error message.
  
  
  Fill in the Required Field: Navigate to the relevant transaction or screen where the error occurred and ensure that the identified mandatory field is filled in with the