How To Fix 12101 - Enter the material number

12101 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 12 - Herstelldatum/Mindesthaltbarkeitsdatum/Chargen

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Enter the material number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 12101 - Enter the material number ?

  The SAP error message 12101, which states "Enter the material number," typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action that requires a material number, but the field is either left blank or contains an invalid entry. This error is common in various transactions related to materials, such as creating or changing material master records, processing inventory, or executing purchase orders.
  
  Cause:
  
  Blank Field: The material number field is not filled in when it is required.
  Invalid Entry: The material number entered does not exist in the system or is not valid for the transaction being performed.
  Field Configuration: The field may be configured as mandatory in the transaction or screen layout, and the user has not provided a value.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Material Number: Ensure that you enter a valid material number in the required field. If you do not know the material number, you can use the search function (often represented by a magnifying