How To Fix OPS_SE_GEN073 - Ordinal Number cannot be kept null. enter value for this field.

OPS_SE_GEN073 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OPS_SE_GEN - Service enabling generic functionality

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Ordinal Number cannot be kept null. enter value for this field.

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OPS_SE_GEN073 - Details

• The SAP error message OPS_SE_GEN073, which states "Ordinal Number cannot be kept null. Enter value for this field," typically occurs in the context of operations or production planning within SAP. This error indicates that a required field, specifically the "Ordinal Number," has not been filled in, and the system requires a value to proceed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Input: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not entered a value in the "Ordinal Number" field, which is mandatory for the operation or process being executed.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that require this field to be filled out, and if it is not, the system will throw this error.
  Data Entry Errors: Sometimes, users may overlook this field during data entry or may not be aware that it is a required field.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter a Value: The immediate solution is to go back to the relevant transaction or