How To Fix WER252 - Field type &1 is mandatory and is not assigned

WER252 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WER - Messages for the package WER

• Message number: 252

• Message text: Field type &1 is mandatory and is not assigned

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WER252 - Field type &1 is mandatory and is not assigned ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WER252 Field type &1 is mandatory and is not assigned
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a mandatory field type (data element) is required in a particular context (such as a screen, structure, or function module) but has not been assigned or maintained properly. In other words, the system expects a certain field type to be present and linked, but it is missing or not configured.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  Missing assignment of a field type in customizing or configuration.
  A required field type in a data structure or screen is not linked to a domain or data element.
  In HR (Personnel Administration) or Payroll, this can happen if a mandatory wage type or infotype field is not assigned.
  In workflow or data transfer scenarios, a mandatory field type is not mapped or assigned.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify the Field Type:
  The message will show the field type name in place of &1. Note down this field type.
  
  
  Check Configuration or Customizing: