How To Fix WS690 - Fill mandatory field &1 ("&2")

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 690

• Message text: Fill mandatory field &1 ("&2")

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS690 - Fill mandatory field &1 ("&2") ?

  Certainly! Here's detailed information about the SAP error message WS690:
  
  SAP Error Message: WS690
  Message Text:
  
  Fill mandatory field &1 ("&2")
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when a mandatory (required) field in a screen, transaction, or function module is left empty or not filled by the user. SAP expects certain fields to be filled before proceeding, and if these fields are left blank, the system raises this error to enforce data completeness and integrity.
  
  &1 = Field name (technical or descriptive)
  &2 = Field label or description
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During data entry in SAP GUI screens.
  When saving or posting documents.
  In custom transactions or programs where field validation is implemented.
  In standard SAP transactions where mandatory fields are defined.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Fill the Mandatory Field:
  
  Identify the field mentioned in the error message.
  Enter the required data in the field.
  Save or proceed again.
  
  
  
  Check Field Properties:
  
  If you are a developer or consultant, check the screen or dynpro where the field is defined.
  Verify if the field is set as mandatory (using the INPUT or OBLIGATORY property).
  If the field should not be mandatory, adjust the screen attributes or program logic accordingly.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Validations:
  
  If the error arises from custom code (user exits, BADIs, enhancements), review the validation logic.
  Ensure that the mandatory check is appropriate and that the field is correctly populated.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Sometimes, the field depends on other fields or previous steps.
  Make sure all prerequisite data is entered correctly.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: The error can appear in many transactions depending on the context.
  Screen Field Attributes: In screen painter (transaction SE51), fields can be marked as mandatory.
  ABAP Code: In ABAP, fields can be checked using statements like IF field IS INITIAL. and message WS690 can be raised using MESSAGE WS690 WITH field_name field_label.
  
  
  Example
  If the error message is:
  Fill mandatory field Customer ("Customer Number")
  You need to enter a valid customer number in the "Customer Number" field before proceeding.
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WS690 - Fill mandatory field &1 ("&2")
  
  
  Cause
  Mandatory field left empty
  
  
  Solution
  Enter required data in the specified field
  
  
  Check
  Screen field properties, custom validations
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with a specific transaction or custom program where this error occurs, please provide more details!