How To Fix USMDZ3208 - &1 &2 Field must be filled due to the company code that is chosen

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMDZ3 - Nachrichtenklasse zum UI des User-Interfaces

• Message number: 208

• Message text: &1 &2 Field must be filled due to the company code that is chosen

What causes this issue?

This field must be entered because of the company code that is selected.

System Response

The cost center cannot be created.

How to fix this error?

Enter the field or select a different company code.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMDZ3208 - &1 &2 Field must be filled due to the company code that is chosen ?

  The SAP error message USMDZ3208 indicates that a specific field must be filled in because of the company code that has been selected. This error typically arises in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) or when working with financial data in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A mandatory field is not filled in the data entry screen or transaction.
  The company code selected has specific requirements for certain fields that must be populated based on configuration settings in the system.
  The field in question is defined as mandatory for the selected company code in the configuration settings of the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Required Field: Check the error message for the specific field that needs to be filled. The placeholders &1 and &2 in the error message will typically indicate the field name and the company code, respectively.
  
  
  Fill in the Required Field: Navigate to the relevant screen or transaction where the error occurred and ensure that the required field is filled in with the appropriate data.
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings: If you have access to the configuration settings, review the settings for the company code in question. This may involve checking the following:
  
  Field status groups in Financial Accounting (FI).
  Master data settings in Master Data Governance (MDG).
  Any specific validation rules that may apply to the company code.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the required fields for a specific company code, refer to the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional team for guidance.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, try to save or process the transaction again to see if the error is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Field Status Groups: In SAP, field status groups determine which fields are mandatory, optional, or suppressed based on the context (e.g., company code, transaction type).
  Master Data Governance (MDG): If you are working within the MDG framework, ensure that the data governance rules are correctly set up for the company code and that all mandatory fields are being populated as required.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further assistance.