How To Fix SD773 - Header & is missing

SD773 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SD - Online doc., terminology, translation, help

• Message number: 773

• Message text: Header & is missing

What causes this issue?

Required header " <(>&<)>&V1&<(>&<)>" is missing.

System Response

The system checks, depending on the release (field "REL") in table
SFRELN, which header has to be used:
Header,,Use
"DESCRIPTION",,No entry in table SFRELN
"DESCRIPTION",,An entry with no empty value in field "REL" <(><<)>=
"46A"
"DESCRIPTION" / "SCOPE_OF_FUNCTION",,An entry with value "45A" or "46A"
in field "REL"
"SCOPE_OF_FUNCTION",,An entry with value: "46A" <(><<)> Release <(><<)>=
"46B"
"USE",,In all other cases

How to fix this error?

If the document is still needed, add header "&V1&" (including <(>&<)>)
with paragraph format "U2" as a second header to the text.
If the document is not needed, delete this document and its usage(s) in
the IMG structures, or request an exception.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SD773 - Header & is missing ?

  The SAP error message "SD773 Header & is missing" typically occurs in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module when there is an issue with the sales document header. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the required header information for a sales document, which is essential for processing transactions.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Document Header: The sales document header may not have been created or saved properly.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being used may not be valid or may not correspond to the expected header structure.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the database or issues with the data being passed to the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create the document header.
  Custom Code or Enhancements: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may be interfering with the standard processing of sales documents.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Document Creation: Ensure that the sales