How To Fix 8I902 - Specify Sales or purchase processing

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 mandatory fields or incorrect values.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and verify the settings for sales and distribution (SD) or materials management (MM).
  Ensure that the relevant document types for sales orders or purchase orders are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Document Types:
  
  Check the document type being used in the transaction. Make sure it is valid and properly configured for the intended processing.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the sales or purchase processing. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Review the data being entered in the transaction. Ensure that all mandatory fields are filled out correctly and that the values are valid.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance related to the error message and the context in which it occurs.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP for sales and purchase processing, such as VA01 (Create Sales Order), ME21N (Create Purchase Order), etc.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to error message 8I902 in the SAP Support Portal, as there may be specific patches or updates that address this issue.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users are trained on the correct processes for sales and purchase transactions to minimize errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 8I902 in your SAP system.