How To Fix AD_SUBCON251 - Initial material number not allowed for A&D subcontracting item &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AD_SUBCON - Messages for Subcontracting

• Message number: 251

• Message text: Initial material number not allowed for A&D subcontracting item &

What causes this issue?

You have initial material number in the item.

System Response

You are using A&D Subcontracting process. An
<DS:TX.ADEC_SUB_PUR_DOC_ITEM>A&D subcontracting purchase requisition
item or purchase order item</> representing a material without a master
record (i.e. no material number is specified) can not be processed in
related subsequent goods movements.

How to fix this error?

Enter a valid material number.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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