How To Fix SV174 - Enter values in work area for non-key fields.

SV174 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SV - View Maintenance: Customize Messages

• Message number: 174

• Message text: Enter values in work area for non-key fields.

What causes this issue?

An entry has been made for a non-key field in the view or table, which
does not satisfy a selection condition stored in the Dictionary or made
in the maintenance transaction initial screen.

System Response

The values entered cannot be accepted.

How to fix this error?

Ensure that your entry is correct. This data record will not be
displayed if you use the same selection conditions again.

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.

SV174 - Details

• The SAP error message SV174 "Enter values in work area for non-key fields" typically occurs when you are trying to save or process data in a transaction or program that requires certain non-key fields to be filled in, but they are currently empty. This error is common in various SAP modules, especially when dealing with data entry or updates.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The most common cause is that one or more non-key fields that are required for the operation are not filled in. Non-key fields are those that do not uniquely identify a record but are still necessary for the processing logic.
  Validation Rules: There may be validation rules set up in the system that require certain fields to be populated before proceeding.
  Custom Code: If there are custom enhancements or modifications in the SAP system, they might enforce additional checks that require non-key fields to be filled.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Required Fields: Review the screen or