How To Fix FE737 - Enter an item text (required entry)

FE737 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FE - CO-PA module pool messages

• Message number: 737

• Message text: Enter an item text (required entry)

What causes this issue?

You must enter a text in the right-hand column for every item for which
you enter a key in the left-hand column.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FE737 - Enter an item text (required entry) ?

  The SAP error message FE737 ("Enter an item text (required entry)") typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a document (such as a purchase order, sales order, or invoice) and you have not provided the required item text for one or more line items. This item text is often mandatory in certain configurations or business processes within SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Item Text: The most common cause of this error is that the item text field for one or more line items is left blank. In certain configurations, this field is required.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to require item texts for specific document types or in specific scenarios.
  User Role/Authorization: Sometimes, the user role may not have the necessary permissions to enter item texts, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Item Text: The simplest solution is to go to the line item that is causing the error and enter the required