How To Fix VL243 - Field &1 empty

VL243 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 243

• Message text: Field &1 empty

What causes this issue?

A required field in the intermediate document (IDoc) is not filled.
This is the field &V1& in segment &V2&.

System Response

The intermediate document cannot be processed. The delivery is not
created or changed.

How to fix this error?

Make sure that the transmitting system provides the required data.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL243 - Field &1 empty ?

  The SAP error message VL243 ("Field &1 empty") typically occurs in the context of logistics and inventory management, particularly when dealing with delivery processing. This error indicates that a required field is empty, which prevents the system from completing the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Data: A required field in the delivery document or related master data (like material master, customer master, etc.) is not filled in.
  
  Configuration Issues: Certain fields may be required based on the configuration settings in your SAP system, and if they are not populated, the error will occur.
  User Input Error: During data entry, a user may have skipped a mandatory field or entered incorrect data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VL243 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Field: The error message will specify which field is empty (indicated by &1). Check the message for the specific field name.
  
  
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