How To Fix T8181 - Enter an ID number

T8181 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: T8 - Analysis system evaluations

• Message number: 181

• Message text: Enter an ID number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message T8181 - Enter an ID number ?

  The SAP error message T8181, which states "Enter an ID number," typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action that requires an identification number (such as a personnel number, customer ID, or vendor ID) but has not provided one. This error can arise in various SAP modules, including HR, Sales and Distribution (SD), or Materials Management (MM), depending on the context of the transaction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Input: The most common cause is that the user has not entered a required ID number in the relevant field.
  Incorrect Screen Navigation: The user may have navigated to a screen that requires an ID number without first selecting or entering the necessary data.
  
  Configuration Issues: In some cases, the system configuration may require an ID number for certain transactions that may not be clearly indicated to the user.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter the Required ID Number: Check the screen for the field that requires the ID number and enter