How To Fix P05FBN103 - Both Number and Unit Must Be Entered or Left Empty

P05FBN103 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P05FBN - Flexible Benefits Notifications NL

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Both Number and Unit Must Be Entered or Left Empty

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P05FBN103 - Details

• The SAP error message P05FBN103, which states "Both Number and Unit Must Be Entered or Left Empty," typically occurs in the context of entering data in a transaction or a form where both a quantity (number) and a unit of measure are required. This error indicates that the system expects either both fields to be filled in or both to be left blank.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Data Entry: The user has entered a value in either the quantity field or the unit of measure field, but not in both. For example, if you enter a quantity but leave the unit of measure empty, or vice versa, this error will be triggered.
  Validation Rules: The system has validation rules that enforce the requirement for both fields to be filled or both to be empty. This is often the case in modules dealing with inventory, production, or sales.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Entry: Review the fields where you are