How To Fix /PM0/3FW_MESSAGES204 - Field &1: Data of value range category is missing

/PM0/3FW_MESSAGES204 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/3FW_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Field &1: Data of value range category is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/3FW_MESSAGES204 - Field &1: Data of value range category is missing ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/3FW_MESSAGES204 Field &1: Data of value range category is missing typically indicates that a required field in a transaction or process is missing data that falls within a specified value range. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP PM (Plant Maintenance) or related modules where certain fields must be populated with valid data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The field indicated by &1 is expected to have a value that falls within a predefined range, but it is either empty or contains an invalid value.
  
  Configuration Issues: The value range for the field may not be properly configured in the system, leading to the inability to retrieve or validate the necessary data.
  User Input Error: The user may have failed to enter the required data in the relevant field during transaction processing.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transactional data that lead to this