How To Fix IMPORT_SALES_DOC003 - Required field "&1" not found.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IMPORT_SALES_DOC - Messages for Import Sales Docement from Excel

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Required field "&1" not found.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IMPORT_SALES_DOC003 - Required field "&1" not found. ?

  The SAP error message IMPORT_SALES_DOC003 Required field "&1" not found typically occurs during the import of sales documents, such as sales orders or quotations, when a required field is missing from the data being processed. This error indicates that the system expects a certain field to be populated, but it is either missing or not correctly filled in the input data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Required Fields: The most common cause is that the data being imported does not include all the mandatory fields required for the sales document.
  Incorrect Mapping: If you are using an interface or middleware to import data, the mapping between the source data and the SAP fields may be incorrect.
  Data Format Issues: The data format might not match the expected format for the required fields, leading to the system not recognizing the data.
  Custom Enhancements: If there are custom fields or enhancements in your SAP system, they may not be populated