How To Fix K/033 - Source field & & cannot be left initial

K/033 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K/ -

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Source field & & cannot be left initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K/033 - Source field & & cannot be left initial ?

  The SAP error message K/033 ("Source field & & cannot be left initial") typically occurs in the context of cost center accounting or internal orders when you are trying to post a transaction or create a record that requires certain fields to be filled in, but they are left blank (initial).
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when mandatory fields that are required for the transaction or posting are not filled in. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Cost Center or Internal Order: If you are trying to post costs to a cost center or internal order and the relevant fields (like cost center, order number, etc.) are not populated.
  Missing Data: The system expects certain data to be present based on the configuration or the nature of the transaction, and if it is missing, the error will occur.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the controlling module that require certain fields