How To Fix RSWADMDERR1396 - Element &1 needs a valid value for mandatory descendant &2 in path '&3'.

RSWADMDERR1396 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSWADMDERR1 - Web Application Designer 4.0 Error Messages

• Message number: 396

• Message text: Element &1 needs a valid value for mandatory descendant &2 in path '&3'.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSWADMDERR1396 - Element &1 needs a valid value for mandatory descendant &2 in path '&3'. ?

  The SAP error message RSWADMDERR1396 indicates that a mandatory descendant element in a specific path is missing a valid value. This error typically occurs in the context of data processing or data extraction, particularly when working with data models or structures that require certain fields to be populated.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  A required field (mandatory descendant) is not filled in the data structure.
  The data model or structure expects a specific hierarchy or path, and one of the elements in that path is either empty or invalid.
  There may be issues with the data source or the way data is being loaded or processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Path and Elements:
  
  Review the error message to identify the specific element (&1) and the mandatory descendant (&2) that is causing the issue. The path (&3) will help you understand the context.
  
  
  
  Check Data Input:
  
  Ensure that all mandatory fields in