G01101 - Required entry missing in field &1 for characteristic &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G01 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Required entry missing in field &1 for characteristic &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G01101 - Required entry missing in field &1 for characteristic &2 ?

  The SAP error message G01101 indicates that there is a required entry missing in a specific field for a characteristic in the context of variant configuration or classification. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or modify a configuration profile, and certain mandatory fields have not been filled out.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Required Fields: The most common cause is that a required field for a characteristic is not filled in. This could be due to user oversight or a system configuration issue.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the material or characteristic may not be set up correctly, leading to missing entries.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from recognizing the required entries.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Required Fields: Review the configuration screen where the error occurred and ensure that all required fields are filled in. Look for any fields marked with an asterisk (*) or indicated as mandatory.
  Review Characteristic Settings: Go to the characteristics settings in the classification system and verify that all required entries are defined correctly. Ensure that the characteristics are properly assigned to the class and that their attributes are set up correctly.
  Validate Configuration Profile: If you are working with a configuration profile, ensure that all necessary dependencies and constraints are correctly defined and that there are no missing links.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the characteristics and fields relevant to your configuration.
  Check User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration. Sometimes, lack of permissions can lead to incomplete data entry.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using transaction codes like SE80 or SE37 to debug the program or function module that is generating the error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CL02 (Change Characteristic), CL03 (Display Characteristic), and CU01 (Create Configuration Profile).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the G01101 error message in SAP.