How To Fix 8I902 - Specify Sales or purchase processing

8I902 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8I - Localization India

• Message number: 902

• Message text: Specify Sales or purchase processing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8I902 - Specify Sales or purchase processing ?

  The SAP error message 8I902 ("Specify Sales or Purchase Processing") typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when there is an issue related to the configuration of sales or purchase processing in the system. This error is often encountered in the context of the SAP Logistics module, particularly when dealing with sales orders, purchase orders, or related documents.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The system may not have the necessary configuration for sales or purchase processing set up. This could be due to missing entries in the customizing settings for sales and distribution (SD) or materials management (MM).
  
  
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being used may not be correctly defined for sales or purchase processing.
  
  
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform sales or purchase processing.
  
  
  Data Entry Issues: There may be issues with the data being entered, such as missing