How To Fix FR528 - Telephone number is missing

FR528 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FR - Messages for FI Reporting

• Message number: 528

• Message text: Telephone number is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FR528 - Telephone number is missing ?

  The SAP error message FR528, which states "Telephone number is missing," typically occurs when a required telephone number field is not filled in during a transaction or data entry process. This error is often encountered in modules related to customer or vendor master data, where contact information is essential.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The telephone number field is left blank when creating or updating a customer or vendor record.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may be configured to require a telephone number for certain transactions or master data records.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may overlook the telephone number field during data entry.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter the Missing Telephone Number:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., creating or updating a customer/vendor).
  Locate the telephone number field and enter a valid telephone number.
  Save the changes to resolve the error.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  If the telephone number is not required for your business process, you may need to adjust the configuration settings in the SAP system.
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