How To Fix 8I202 - Enter Valid Material Document Number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8I - Localization India

• Message number: 202

• Message text: Enter Valid Material Document Number

What causes this issue?

The Material Document No. specified is invalid.

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?

Specify valid Material Document No.
(Use Help Function (F4) to select the appropriate document ).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8I202 - Enter Valid Material Document Number ?

  The SAP error message 8I202: Enter Valid Material Document Number typically occurs when a user attempts to access or process a material document in SAP, but the document number entered is either invalid or does not exist in the system. This error can arise in various transactions related to inventory management, such as goods movements, inventory counts, or material document displays.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Document Number: The user may have mistyped the document number or entered an incorrect one.
  Document Not Created: The material document may not have been created yet, or it may have been deleted.
  Document Number Range Issues: The document number may fall outside the defined number range for material documents in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or process the document.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database or issues with the material document's status.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Document Number: Double-check the material document number for any typographical errors. Ensure that you are entering the correct number.
  Check Document Existence: Use transaction codes like MB03 (Display Material Document) or MB51 (Material Document List) to verify if the document exists in the system.
  Review Number Ranges: Check the number range settings for material documents in the configuration (transaction code SNRO). Ensure that the number you are trying to enter falls within the valid range.
  Check User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the material document. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  Consult with IT Support: If the document should exist and you are still encountering issues, consult your IT support or SAP Basis team to check for any data consistency issues or system errors.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MB03: Display Material Document
  MB51: Material Document List
  MB1A: Goods Withdrawal
  MB1B: Transfer Posting
  MB1C: Other Goods Receipts
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on material document processing and error handling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.