How To Fix K/078 - First enter a target field

K/078 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K/ -

• Message number: 078

• Message text: First enter a target field

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K/078 - First enter a target field ?

  The SAP error message K/078 "First enter a target field" typically occurs in the context of cost center accounting or internal orders when you are trying to perform a transaction that requires a target field to be specified, but it has not been filled in.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises in the following scenarios:
  
  Missing Target Field: You are trying to execute a transaction (like a transfer or allocation) that requires you to specify a target cost center, internal order, or another target field, but you have not entered it.
  Incorrect Transaction Flow: You may be following a transaction flow that expects certain fields to be filled in before proceeding, and you have skipped a necessary step.
  
  Configuration Issues: There might be issues with the configuration of the cost accounting module that require certain fields to be mandatory.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the K/078 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that you have filled