/ACCGO/UIS_MSG285 - New vendor telephone number is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ACCGO/UIS_MSG -

• Message number: 285

• Message text: New vendor telephone number is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ACCGO/UIS_MSG285 - New vendor telephone number is missing ?

  The SAP error message /ACCGO/UIS_MSG285 indicating that "New vendor telephone number is missing" typically arises during the process of updating or creating vendor master data in the SAP system. This error suggests that the system requires a telephone number for the vendor, but it has not been provided.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The primary cause of this error is that the telephone number field for the vendor is left blank or not filled in during the vendor creation or update process.
  Validation Rules: The system may have validation rules in place that require certain fields, including the telephone number, to be filled out before the transaction can be completed.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the SAP system may mandate that a telephone number is a required field for vendor records.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter Telephone Number: The most straightforward solution is to ensure that the telephone number is entered in the appropriate field when creating or updating the vendor master data. 
  
  Navigate to the vendor master data transaction (e.g., XK01 for creating a vendor, XK02 for changing a vendor).
  Fill in the telephone number in the relevant section (usually under the "Address" or "Contact" tab).
  
  
  
  Check Configuration: If you believe that the telephone number should not be a mandatory field, you may need to check the configuration settings in the SAP system.
  
  Consult with your SAP administrator or functional consultant to review the vendor master data settings in the customizing transaction (SPRO).
  Look for settings related to vendor data fields and validation rules.
  
  
  
  Review User Exits or BAdIs: If there are custom developments (user exits or BAdIs) that enforce additional validation rules, review these to see if they are causing the requirement for a telephone number.
  
  
  Error Handling: If the error persists even after entering the telephone number, check for any additional error messages or logs that might provide more context on the issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for vendor master data management for more details on required fields and data entry.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  XK01: Create Vendor
  XK02: Change Vendor
  XK03: Display Vendor
  
  
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP community forums for additional assistance.
  
  By ensuring that the required fields are filled out correctly and reviewing the configuration settings, you should be able to resolve the error message /ACCGO/UIS_MSG285.