How To Fix /SCDL/UI_CONTROLLER048 - Enter an identification number and identification number type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCDL/UI_CONTROLLER -

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Enter an identification number and identification number type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCDL/UI_CONTROLLER048 - Enter an identification number and identification number type ?

  The SAP error message /SCDL/UI_CONTROLLER048 Enter an identification number and identification number type typically occurs in the context of the SAP S/4HANA system, particularly when working with the SAP Customer Data Cloud or similar modules that require identification numbers for entities such as customers, vendors, or products.
  
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that the system expects the user to provide both an identification number and its corresponding type, but one or both of these fields are missing or not filled in correctly. The identification number could refer to various types of IDs, such as a customer ID, vendor ID, or any other relevant identification number that the system requires for processing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that both the identification number and the identification number type fields are filled in correctly. Double-check for any typos or incorrect entries.
  
  
  Select Identification Number Type: Make sure that you have selected the