How To Fix WN181 - Add. compulsory fields exist for address in screen control acct grp & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WN - Plant master data maintenance (integrated)

• Message number: 181

• Message text: Add. compulsory fields exist for address in screen control acct grp & &

What causes this issue?

Address data is uniformly managed for plant and &v1&.
The field status for <ZH>'General data'</> for sccount group
&v1& '&v2&' currently contains more required fields than the field
status for the plant.
This affects (for example):

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Group: &v3&
Field: &v4&

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check your entries for the <ZH>Plant</> field status,
or
check your entries for the <ZH>&v1&</> field status.
Customer: <DS:TRAN.OBD2>Define account groups</>
Vendor: <DS:TRAN.OBD3>Define account groups</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WN181 - Add. compulsory fields exist for address in screen control acct grp & & ?

  The SAP error message WN181 indicates that there are mandatory fields that need to be filled in for the address in the screen control for the account group specified. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a master data record (like a vendor or customer) and certain required address fields are not completed.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You are trying to create or change a master record (like a vendor or customer) and have not filled in all the mandatory address fields.
  The account group you are working with has specific settings that require certain fields to be filled in.
  The configuration of the address fields in the account group settings may have been modified, making additional fields mandatory.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WN181 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Required Fields: Check the account group settings to identify which address fields are marked as mandatory. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the relevant configuration in SAP (Transaction code: OBD2 for customer account groups or OXK for vendor account groups).
  Reviewing the field status for the address in the account group settings.
  
  
  
  Fill in Mandatory Fields: Go back to the transaction where you encountered the error and ensure that all mandatory address fields are filled in. Common mandatory fields may include:
  
  Street
  City
  Postal Code
  Country
  Region
  
  
  
  Check for Customizations: If your organization has customized the address fields, ensure that you are aware of any additional fields that may have been made mandatory.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure which fields are mandatory, consult your organization's SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  Test Changes: After filling in the required fields, try to save or continue with the transaction to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  XD01 for creating customer master data.
  MK01 for creating vendor master data.
  
  
  Field Status Groups: Understanding field status groups can help you manage which fields are mandatory, optional, or suppressed in different account groups.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.