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

FMFG_PAY_E021 - Overview

• 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