How To Fix SDME_MDB331 - Specify tab position

SDME_MDB331 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDME_MDB - DME: Maintenance Dialog Builder

• Message number: 331

• Message text: Specify tab position

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDME_MDB331 - Specify tab position ?

  The SAP error message SDME_MDB331: Specify tab position typically occurs in the context of the SAP Sales and Distribution (SD) module, particularly when dealing with master data or transaction data that requires specific tab positions to be defined.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when the system expects a specific tab position to be defined for a certain operation or transaction, but it has not been provided. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Missing Configuration: The tab position may not be configured correctly in the system settings.
  User Input Error: The user may have skipped a required field or input an invalid value that does not correspond to the expected tab position.
  Custom Development: If there are custom enhancements or developments in the system, they may not be handling tab positions correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SDME_MDB331 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system (transaction SPRO)