How To Fix 6R006 - Please select a material

6R006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6R - Messages for Retail MRP

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Please select a material

What causes this issue?

The cursor is not positioned on an appropriate line.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Please position the cursor on the material you want to select.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6R006 - Please select a material ?

  The SAP error message 6R006: "Please select a material" typically occurs in the context of material management or inventory transactions when the system expects a material to be specified, but none has been selected or entered. This can happen in various transactions, such as creating a purchase order, sales order, or during inventory management activities.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Material Selected: The most common cause is that the user has not selected or entered a material number in the relevant field.
  Incorrect Transaction: The transaction being performed may require a material number, but the user is in a context where it is not applicable.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked the material field or made a mistake while entering data.
  Authorization Issues: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select materials.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select a Material: Ensure that you have selected or entered a valid material number in the appropriate field.