How To Fix RECARS004 - Enter the parameter '&1'

RECARS004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RECARS - Reminders

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Enter the parameter '&1'

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RECARS004 - Details

• The SAP error message RECARS004 typically indicates that a required parameter has not been entered in a transaction or program. The message format suggests that the system is expecting a specific input for the parameter denoted by &1, which is a placeholder for the actual parameter name.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A mandatory field or parameter is left blank.
  The user is trying to execute a transaction or report that requires specific input, but that input has not been provided.
  There may be a configuration issue where the system expects certain parameters to be filled based on the context of the transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Parameter: Look at the error message closely to identify what &1 represents. This will usually be a specific field or parameter that needs to be filled in.
  
  
  Enter the Required Data: Go back to the transaction or program where the error occurred and ensure that you