How To Fix WFE_REQUEST_CRM204 - Enter a text type or a field for the order

WFE_REQUEST_CRM204 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WFE_REQUEST_CRM - Web Financials Forms: CRM Request Category Editor

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Enter a text type or a field for the order

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WFE_REQUEST_CRM204 - Enter a text type or a field for the order ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WFE_REQUEST_CRM204 – Enter a text type or a field for the order
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in SAP CRM or SAP ERP when creating or processing an order (such as a sales order, service order, or workflow request) and the system expects a text type or a specific text field to be entered but finds it missing. The message indicates that the order requires at least one text type or text field to be filled in, but none was provided.
  Common scenarios include:  
  
  Mandatory text fields configured in the order type or workflow are left empty.  
  Custom validations or enhancements require certain text fields to be filled.  
  Text determination procedures are not properly maintained or triggered.  
  Workflow steps or business rules expect text input for processing.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter the Required Text:
  When the message appears, check the order screen for any mandatory text fields or text types that need to