How To Fix VR470 - Make required entry

VR470 - Overview

• 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.
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