How To Fix GG873 - The entry for field &1 is not correct

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GG - Messages for FI-SL customizing

• Message number: 873

• Message text: The entry for field &1 is not correct

What causes this issue?

You wanted to validate the master data with an exit. The system
determined that you are using the correct exit from program SAPLGUMD
but that the entries in the remaining fields such as the higher-level
fields as well as the additional information is incomplete or
incorrect.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Use the entry for domain &v2& in table T800DOM to check which fields
contain incorrect entries and correct them as necessary.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GG873 - The entry for field &1 is not correct ?

  The SAP error message GG873, which states "The entry for field &1 is not correct," typically indicates that there is an issue with the data entered in a specific field during a transaction or process. The placeholder "&1" will be replaced with the name of the field that has the incorrect entry.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Data Format: The data entered may not conform to the expected format (e.g., date, number, or text).
  Missing Required Fields: A required field may be left blank or not filled out correctly.
  Value Out of Range: The value entered may be outside the acceptable range defined in the system.
  Incorrect Data Type: The data type of the entry may not match the expected type (e.g., entering text in a numeric field).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict certain values or formats.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Field Requirements: Review the field requirements and ensure that the data entered meets all criteria