How To Fix 8B198 - Enter the origin of the material in item &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8B - Localization (Brazil)

• Message number: 198

• Message text: Enter the origin of the material in item &

What causes this issue?

The origin of the material is missing for this item of the Nota Fiscal.

System Response

The Nota Fiscal can not be posted.

How to fix this error?

Please maintain the origin of the material in the accounting view of
the material master. If this is an item without material master
specification, then please enter the origin on the item screen.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8B198 - Enter the origin of the material in item & ?

  The SAP error message 8B198 typically indicates that the system requires the entry of the origin of the material for a specific item in a transaction, such as a purchase order or a goods movement. This is often related to compliance with regulations regarding the traceability of materials, especially in industries like pharmaceuticals, food, and chemicals.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The material being processed requires an origin entry, but it has not been provided.
  The configuration settings in the system mandate that the origin of the material must be specified for certain transactions or materials.
  The material master data does not have the origin information filled in.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record for the affected material and ensure that the origin information is filled in. You can do this by navigating to the relevant views in the material master (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing, or Sales views).
  
  
  
  Enter Origin in Transaction:
  
  If you are in a transaction (like creating a purchase order), ensure that you enter the required origin information in the relevant field for the item that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  If the requirement for entering the origin is not appropriate for your business process, you may need to review the configuration settings in the SAP system. This may involve consulting with your SAP Basis or configuration team to adjust the settings related to material origin requirements.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Check the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction you are working on. This can provide insights into why the origin is required and how to properly enter it.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Ensure that users are trained on the importance of entering the origin of materials and how to do so correctly in the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Origin: This refers to the source of the material, which can include details about where the material was produced or sourced from. It is often required for compliance with regulations.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes (like ME21N for purchase orders) where this error might occur.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.