How To Fix /SRMSMC/EXT_COMMON006 - Form of Address is a mandatory field

/SRMSMC/EXT_COMMON006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/EXT_COMMON -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Form of Address is a mandatory field

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/SRMSMC/EXT_COMMON006 - Details

• The SAP error message /SRMSMC/EXT_COMMON006 Form of Address is a mandatory field typically occurs in the context of the SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) module when creating or updating a business partner or supplier record. This error indicates that the "Form of Address" field, which is often used to specify how to address a contact (e.g., Mr., Ms., Dr.), has not been filled in, and it is a required field.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The "Form of Address" field has not been populated in the relevant screen or form.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may be configured to require this field, and it is not being filled out due to user oversight or misunderstanding of the form requirements.
  Data Transfer Issues: If data is being imported or transferred from another system, the "Form of Address" field may not be included in the data set.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Fill in the Field: Navigate to the relevant screen where the error occurred