How To Fix IM436 - Please enter at least one item text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IM - Maintenance notifications

• Message number: 436

• Message text: Please enter at least one item text

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IM436 - Please enter at least one item text ?

  The SAP error message IM436 ("Please enter at least one item text") typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a document (such as a purchase order, sales order, or other transactional documents) in SAP, and the system requires at least one item text to be entered for the line items.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Item Text: The most common cause of this error is that the item text field for one or more line items is left blank. SAP requires this field to be filled in for certain transactions to ensure that there is a description or note associated with the item.
  Configuration Settings: In some cases, the system configuration may require item texts to be mandatory for specific document types or processes.
  User Input Error: Users may inadvertently skip the item text field while entering data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Item Text: The simplest solution is to go back to the document where the error occurred