How To Fix FTR_TEX1005 - Field &1 must not be initial

FTR_TEX1005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTR_TEX1 - Messages for raw exposures

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Field &1 must not be initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTR_TEX1005 - Field &1 must not be initial ?

  The SAP error message FTR_TEX1005 with the description "Field &1 must not be initial" typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly in the area of treasury and risk management. This error indicates that a required field (denoted by &1) is empty or not filled in when it should contain a value.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when a mandatory field in a transaction or document is left blank. This could happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  User oversight when entering data.
  Data not being populated correctly from a previous step or transaction.
  Configuration issues where the system expects certain fields to be filled based on the business process.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Field: Check the error message to identify which specific field is indicated by &1. This will give you a clue about what information is missing.
  
  
  Review the Transaction: Go back to the transaction or document where the error