How To Fix LCM_LCA078 - Maintain association in Field/Association if Technical Field is blank

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LCM_LCA - Messages for LCA Integration

• Message number: 078

• Message text: Maintain association in Field/Association if Technical Field is blank

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LCM_LCA078 - Maintain association in Field/Association if Technical Field is blank ?

  The SAP error message LCM_LCA078 typically occurs in the context of SAP Logistics and is related to the configuration of the Logistics Execution (LE) module, particularly when dealing with the assignment of fields or associations in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error message indicates that there is a missing association or configuration in the system where a technical field is expected to be linked to a specific field or association, but it is currently blank. This can happen due to:
  
  Incomplete Configuration: The necessary associations between fields have not been properly set up in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: During the configuration or data entry process, a required field may have been left blank.
  Custom Development Issues: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they may not have been implemented correctly, leading to missing associations.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system (usually found in