How To Fix VR470 - Make required entry

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VR - Output for SD Reporting

• Message number: 470

• Message text: Make required entry

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VR470 - Make required entry ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VR470 - Make required entry
  
  Cause:
  The error message VR470 - Make required entry typically occurs in SAP when a mandatory field in a transaction related to Vendor Master Data or Vendor Invoice processing is left empty or not filled correctly. The system expects a required entry in a particular field, and if it is missing, this error is triggered.
  This message is common in transactions involving vendor master data maintenance (e.g., XK01, XK02, XK03) or invoice posting (e.g., MIRO), especially when certain fields are configured as mandatory in the system (via field selection or validation rules).
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  Missing mandatory fields such as Vendor Account Group, Company Code, Payment Terms, Tax Information, or Bank Details.
  During invoice posting, missing required entries like Invoice Date, Amount, or Reference Number.
  Custom validations or field selection settings making certain fields mandatory which are not filled.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify the Missing Field:
  
  Check the screen or transaction where the error occurs.
  Look for any fields marked with an asterisk (*) or highlighted as mandatory.
  Review the input fields and ensure all required fields are filled.
  
  
  
  Check Field Selection Settings:
  
  Use transaction OBA5 (Field Selection for Vendor Master) or OBBG (Field Selection for Vendor Invoice) to verify which fields are set as mandatory.
  Adjust the field selection if necessary (requires authorization and should be done carefully).
  
  
  
  Review Custom Validations/User Exits:
  
  Check if there are any custom validations or user exits (e.g., in enhancement spots or BADIs) that enforce mandatory fields.
  If yes, ensure the required data is provided or modify the validation logic if appropriate.
  
  
  
  Data Entry:
  
  Enter the missing required data as per the business process.
  Save or post the transaction again.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Sometimes, specific SAP Notes address issues related to mandatory fields and error messages.
  Search SAP Support Portal with the message number VR470 for any relevant notes.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: XK01, XK02, XK03 (Vendor Master), MIRO (Invoice Verification), FB60 (Vendor Invoice), FK01, FK02.
  Field Selection: OBA5, OBBG.
  User Exits/Enhancements: Check for custom code enforcing mandatory fields.
  SAP Help: Refer to SAP Help Portal for vendor master data and invoice posting processes.
  SAP Notes: Search for VR470 or related vendor master/invoice errors.
  
  
  Summary:
  VR470 - Make required entry means a mandatory field is missing during vendor-related data entry or invoice posting. The solution is to identify and fill the missing required field, check field selection settings, and review any custom validations that might enforce mandatory entries.
  
  If you provide the exact transaction and context where the error occurs, I can help pinpoint the exact field or configuration causing the issue.