How To Fix WEBFI_MASTER205 - Field &1 is a required entry field; enter a value

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WEBFI_MASTER - Web Financials: Business Partner Master Data

• Message number: 205

• Message text: Field &1 is a required entry field; enter a value

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WEBFI_MASTER205 - Field &1 is a required entry field; enter a value ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WEBFI_MASTER205 Field &1 is a required entry field; enter a value
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a mandatory field (indicated by &1 which will be replaced by the actual field name in the message) is left empty during data entry in a Web Dynpro or SAP Fiori application related to Financial Accounting (FI) or related modules. The system expects a value in this field because it is essential for processing the transaction or operation.
  
  Explanation:
  
  The message WEBFI_MASTER205 is typically triggered in SAP Financials (FI) when a required field is not filled.
  The placeholder &1 is dynamically replaced by the technical or descriptive name of the field that is missing.
  This is a validation error to ensure data integrity and completeness before saving or posting data.
  
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  Creating or editing master data (e.g., vendor, customer, G/L account).
  Posting financial documents where mandatory fields like company code, posting date, or account number are missing.
  Using SAP Fiori apps