How To Fix FMFG_PAY_E021 - The fields BELNR and BUZEI are required for the sort options

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMFG_PAY_E -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: The fields BELNR and BUZEI are required for the sort options

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMFG_PAY_E021 - The fields BELNR and BUZEI are required for the sort options ?

  The SAP error message FMFG_PAY_E021 indicates that the fields BELNR (Document Number) and BUZEI (Item Number in Document) are required for the sort options in a specific financial transaction or report. This error typically arises when you are trying to execute a function or report that requires these fields to be specified for sorting, but they are either missing or not properly defined in your selection criteria.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Fields: The fields BELNR and BUZEI are not included in the selection criteria or sort options of the report or transaction you are trying to execute.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the report or transaction may not be set up to handle the required fields properly.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in how the data is being entered or processed, leading to the absence of these fields.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Ensure that when you are executing the report or transaction, you include the BELNR and BUZEI fields in your selection criteria. This may involve adjusting the input fields or parameters you are using.
  Review Sort Options: If the report or transaction has a sort options section, make sure that BELNR and BUZEI are selected as part of the sorting criteria.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the documentation for the specific transaction or report to understand the requirements for the fields and how they should be used.
  System Configuration: If you have access, check the configuration settings for the report or transaction in the SAP system to ensure that it is set up correctly to require these fields.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with a technical expert who can help diagnose the problem further.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context of the error, you may be working with specific transaction codes related to financial management, such as FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display), or others.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance on resolving it.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that your user role has the necessary permissions to access and modify the required fields in the transaction or report.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message and successfully execute the desired transaction or report in SAP.