How To Fix ARUN_MAIN019 - Enter a valid value in the ARun field for material &1, distr. channel &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ARUN_MAIN -

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Enter a valid value in the ARun field for material &1, distr. channel &2

What causes this issue?

You have entered an invalid value in the Supply Assignment (ARun) field.

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?

You can choose one of the following values:
1 (ARun relevant): Material is relevant to ARun.
" " (ARun non-relevant): Material is not relevant to ARun.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ARUN_MAIN019 - Enter a valid value in the ARun field for material &1, distr. channel &2 ?

  The SAP error message ARUN_MAIN019 indicates that there is an issue with the ARun field for a specific material and distribution channel. This error typically arises in the context of the Advanced Returns Management (ARun) module in SAP, which is used for managing returns and related processes.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  The ARun field is either empty or contains an invalid value for the specified material and distribution channel.
  The material may not be set up correctly in the system for the specified distribution channel.
  There may be missing configuration or master data related to the material or distribution channel.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ARUN_MAIN019 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and verify that the material exists and is correctly set up for the specified distribution channel.
  Ensure that the ARun field is populated with a valid value.
  
  
  
  Verify Distribution Channel:
  
  Check if the distribution channel is correctly assigned to the material in the material master.
  Ensure that the distribution channel is active and configured properly in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings for Advanced Returns Management to ensure that all necessary settings are in place.
  Make sure that the ARun field is defined and that valid values are available for selection.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the ARun field and its valid values.
  Look for any notes or updates from SAP that may address this issue.
  
  
  
  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:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MM02: Change Material
  OMT3E: Maintain Distribution Channel
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or fixes related to this error message.
  
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the material master data.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.