How To Fix R111001 - Enter an indentification type or an identification category

R111001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R111 - Business Partner Messages (Package: BUPA)

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Enter an indentification type or an identification category

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R111001 - Enter an indentification type or an identification category ?

  The SAP error message R111001, which states "Enter an identification type or an identification category," typically occurs in the context of managing identification data for materials, customers, or vendors in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system requires either an identification type or an identification category to proceed with the transaction or process you are attempting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The most common cause of this error is that the required fields for identification type or identification category have not been filled in. This can happen when creating or updating records in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that require certain identification types or categories to be defined but are not set up correctly.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the necessary information in the relevant fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that you have filled in the identification type or identification category fields in