How To Fix MEREP_SAMPLE_APPL1004 - Enter last name; mandatory entry

MEREP_SAMPLE_APPL1004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MEREP_SAMPLE_APPL1 - Sample Application 1

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Enter last name; mandatory entry

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MEREP_SAMPLE_APPL1004 - Details

• The SAP error message "MEREP_SAMPLE_APPL1004 Enter last name; mandatory entry" indicates that a required field for the last name is not filled in during a transaction or process. This error typically occurs in applications where user data is being entered, such as in employee records, customer data, or other master data entries.
  
  Cause:
  
  Mandatory Field: The last name field is marked as mandatory in the data entry screen, and it has not been filled out.
  Validation Rules: The system has validation rules that enforce the completion of certain fields before proceeding.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked the last name field or may not have been aware that it was required.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Fill in the Last Name: Go back to the data entry screen and ensure that the last name field is filled in correctly.
  Check for Input Errors: Make sure there are no typographical errors or extra spaces in the last name field.
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