How To Fix G00831 - In line item &1, the value in &2 is missing (please fill)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 831

• Message text: In line item &1, the value in &2 is missing (please fill)

What causes this issue?

Document type &V3& posts in &V2& and other currencies/quantity.
However, line item &V1& has no value in &V2&.

System Response

Document cannot be posted.

How to fix this error?

Enter a value other than zero in &V2& in line item &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G00831 - In line item &1, the value in &2 is missing (please fill) ?

  The SAP error message G00831 indicates that there is a missing value in a specific field for a line item in a transaction. This error typically occurs in financial documents, such as invoices, purchase orders, or other accounting-related entries, where certain mandatory fields must be filled out before the document can be processed.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A required field (indicated by &2) is left blank for a specific line item (indicated by &1).
  The system has validation rules that enforce the completion of certain fields before allowing the transaction to proceed.
  The missing value could be related to account assignments, cost centers, profit centers, or other financial data that are necessary for the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the G00831 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Line Item: Check the line item number indicated by &1 in the error message to locate the specific entry that is causing the issue.
  
  
  Check Required Fields: Review the fields associated with that line item. Look for the field indicated by &2 in the error message. This field is mandatory and must be filled in.
  
  
  Fill in the Missing Value: Enter the required information in the specified field. This could involve:
  
  Entering a cost center, profit center, or any other relevant data.
  Ensuring that all mandatory fields in the document are completed.
  
  
  
  Validate the Document: After filling in the missing value, validate the document again to ensure that there are no other missing fields or errors.
  
  
  Save or Post the Document: Once all required fields are filled, attempt to save or post the document again.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error can occur in various transaction codes, such as FB60 (Enter Incoming Invoices), ME21N (Create Purchase Order), or others related to financial postings.
  Field Status Groups: Check the field status groups in the configuration settings (transaction code OBC4) to understand which fields are mandatory for specific transactions.
  User Exits or BAdIs: If the error persists, consider checking for any user exits or BAdIs that might be enforcing additional validation rules on the document.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.