How To Fix MSG_FINCS_MD_MAINT003 - Superordinate field must not be empty for &.

MSG_FINCS_MD_MAINT003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSG_FINCS_MD_MAINT - Message Class for Additional Master Data Maintenance

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Superordinate field must not be empty for &.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MSG_FINCS_MD_MAINT003 - Superordinate field must not be empty for &. ?

  The SAP error message MSG_FINCS_MD_MAINT003 indicates that a superordinate field must not be empty for a specific entry. This error typically occurs in the context of financial master data maintenance, such as when dealing with cost centers, profit centers, or other financial objects in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you are trying to create or modify a financial master data record, and a required field that is supposed to reference a higher-level or superordinate entity is left blank. This could happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  When creating a cost center, the controlling area or company code might not be specified.
  When defining a profit center, the controlling area or hierarchy might be missing.
  Any other hierarchical relationship where a parent or superordinate field is required but not filled in.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Identify the Superordinate Field: Check the specific field that is indicated in the error message (the & symbol will be