How To Fix R11191 - Enter ID Number

R11191 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R11 - Business Partner and BDT

• Message number: 191

• Message text: Enter ID Number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R11191 - Enter ID Number ?

  The SAP error message R11191 "Enter ID Number" typically occurs when a user is trying to perform an action that requires an identification number (ID number) but has not provided one. This error is common in various SAP modules, especially in Human Capital Management (HCM) or when dealing with employee records.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Input: The most straightforward cause is that the user has not entered an ID number in the required field.
  Incorrect Screen Navigation: The user may have navigated to a screen that requires an ID number without having the necessary context or data.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that require an ID number for certain transactions, and these settings may not be properly aligned with user roles or permissions.
  Data Entry Errors: The user might have entered an ID number that is not valid or does not exist in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter the ID Number: The most immediate