How To Fix M8_2720 - Field &1 in item &2 has not been filled correctly

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8_2 - Logistics Invoice Verification

• Message number: 720

• Message text: Field &1 in item &2 has not been filled correctly

What causes this issue?

You have either entered the value A in field <(>&<)>V1<(>&<)> (item
<(>&<)>V2<(>&<)>) or a value that is not A, B or blank.

System Response

You must fill field <(>&<)>V1<(>&<)> in item <(>&<)>V2<(>&<)> with one
of the following values to enable the system to process the BAPI:
+,,<LB>A</>
<LS>+,,</><LB>B</>
<LS>+,,</><LB>Blank</>

How to fix this error?

Field <(>&<)>V1<(>&<)> contains the value <LB>A</>:
You want to use a BAPI to generate an invoice for which the reference
purchase order item is not flagged as <LS>Relevant </>for differential
invoicing.
Solution: Delete value <LB>A</> in field <(>&<)>V1<(>&<)> of item
<(>&<)>V2<(>&<)>.
You want to use a BAPI to generate an invoice for which the fields
PO_NUMBER and (or) PO_ITEM have not been filled.
Solution: Enter values for fields PO_NUMBER and PO_ITEM.
<ZH>Caution</>: You must flag purchase order item PO_ITEM as being <LS>
Relevant</> for differential invoicing in advance.
You want to use a BAPI to generate an invoice for which <LS>GR-Based IV
</>(goods-receipt-based invoice verification) has been set in the
reference purchase order item and for which fields REF_DOC, REF_DOC_YEAR
and REF_DOC_ITEM are not filled.
Solution: Enter values for fields REF_DOC, REF_DOC_YEAR and
REF_DOC_ITEM.
<ZH>Caution</>: You must flag purchase order item PO_ITEM as being <LS>
Relevant</> for differential invoicing in advance.
Field <(>&<)>V1<(>&<)> contains a value that is not A, B or blank.
Solution: Enter the correct value accordingly.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8_2720 - Field &1 in item &2 has not been filled correctly ?

  The SAP error message M8_2720, which states "Field &1 in item &2 has not been filled correctly," typically occurs during the processing of a material document, such as during goods movements, inventory management, or when creating purchase orders. This error indicates that a required field in the specified item has not been filled out correctly or is missing necessary information.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Required Fields: Certain fields are mandatory for the transaction you are trying to perform, and they have not been filled in.
  Incorrect Data Format: The data entered in the field may not conform to the expected format (e.g., numeric values where text is expected).
  Validation Rules: Custom validation rules or settings in the system may be preventing the entry from being accepted.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the material master or the document type being used.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to fill in certain fields.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Required Fields: Review the item details and ensure that all required fields are filled in correctly. You can refer to the documentation or help text for the specific transaction to identify mandatory fields.
  Validate Data Format: Ensure that the data entered matches the expected format. For example, if a field expects a date, ensure that the date is entered in the correct format.
  Review Custom Validation Rules: If there are custom validations in place, check with your SAP administrator or developer to understand what rules might be affecting the entry.
  Configuration Review: Consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the material master and document types are set up correctly and that there are no missing configurations.
  Check User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the transaction and fill in the required fields.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context of the error, you may be using transaction codes like MIGO (Goods Movement), MB1A (Goods Withdrawal), or ME21N (Create Purchase Order).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search the SAP Support Portal for relevant notes.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for the specific module you are working with (e.g., Materials Management, Inventory Management) for more detailed information on required fields and data formats.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who can provide more specific guidance based on your system configuration and business processes.