How To Fix POFO049 - Required field &1 not stored (please check data)

POFO049 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: POFO - Portfolio Management

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Required field &1 not stored (please check data)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message POFO049 - Required field &1 not stored (please check data) ?

  The SAP error message POFO049 indicates that a required field is not stored, and it prompts the user to check the data. This error typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, such as purchase orders or purchase requisitions, where certain mandatory fields must be filled out before the document can be processed.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Missing Mandatory Fields: Certain fields that are required for the transaction are not filled in. This could include fields like vendor information, material number, quantity, or delivery date.
  
  
  Incorrect Data Format: The data entered in the required fields may not conform to the expected format (e.g., date formats, numerical values).
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that define which fields are mandatory, and these settings may not align with the data being entered.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to enter data in certain