How To Fix FINS_CFIN_EX_INTF020 - You must fill the mandatory field &1.

FINS_CFIN_EX_INTF020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_CFIN_EX_INTF - Central Finance - External Interface (3rd Party)

• Message number: 020

• Message text: You must fill the mandatory field &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_CFIN_EX_INTF020 - You must fill the mandatory field &1. ?

  The SAP error message FINS_CFIN_EX_INTF020 typically indicates that a mandatory field in a financial interface or transaction is not filled in. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP Central Finance or during data migration processes.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when a required field (denoted by &1 in the error message) is left empty or is not populated with the necessary data. This can happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Data Migration Issues: During data migration, certain mandatory fields may not have been mapped correctly or populated.
  Configuration Errors: The configuration settings in the system may not align with the required fields for the transaction or interface.
  User Input Errors: Users may inadvertently skip mandatory fields while entering data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Mandatory Field: Check the error message for the specific field that is indicated by &1. This will tell you which field is missing