How To Fix FSH_MSG_CL_VAS026 - Article is required when the requirement relevant indicator is selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSH_MSG_CL_VAS - Message Class for Value Added Services

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Article is required when the requirement relevant indicator is selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSH_MSG_CL_VAS026 - Article is required when the requirement relevant indicator is selected ?

  The SAP error message FSH_MSG_CL_VAS026 indicates that an article is required when the requirement relevant indicator is selected in the context of SAP Fashion Management (SAP FMS) or SAP S/4HANA Fashion and Vertical Business. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or process a document (like a sales order, purchase order, or stock transfer) that requires an article to be specified, but none has been provided.
  Cause:
  
  Requirement Relevant Indicator: The requirement relevant indicator is set, which means that the system expects an article to be specified for the transaction.
  Missing Article Information: The article number or related information is not provided in the document you are trying to process.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not aligned with the business process, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Article Entry: Ensure that you have entered a valid article number in the relevant field of the document you are processing. This could be in a sales order, purchase order, or any other relevant transaction.
  Review Requirement Relevant Indicator: If the requirement relevant indicator is not necessary for your business process, consider whether it can be deselected. However, this should be done with caution and in consultation with your SAP configuration team.
  Validate Article Master Data: Ensure that the article you are trying to use is correctly set up in the system. Check if the article is active and has all the necessary attributes defined.
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction you are working on to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  Check User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify the document in question.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Testing: If you are in a testing environment, try replicating the issue with different articles or configurations to better understand the cause.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to involve your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP Fashion Management for further assistance.