How To Fix SPC02601 - Mandatory field check failed for field '&' in segment number '&'

SPC02601 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SPC02 - Messages for 2nd phase of SPEC2000

• Message number: 601

• Message text: Mandatory field check failed for field '&' in segment number '&'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SPC02601 - Mandatory field check failed for field '&' in segment number '&' ?

  The SAP error message SPC02601 indicates that a mandatory field check has failed for a specific field in a specified segment of a data structure, typically in the context of IDoc processing or EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) transactions. This error usually arises when a required field is missing or not populated correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Mandatory Field: The most common cause is that a mandatory field, which is defined in the IDoc or EDI structure, is not filled in the data being processed.
  Incorrect Mapping: If the data is being mapped from one format to another (e.g., from a flat file to an IDoc), there may be an issue with the mapping logic that results in the mandatory field not being populated.
  Data Validation Rules: The data being sent may not meet the validation rules defined in the IDoc or EDI structure, leading to the error.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the IDoc