How To Fix BORGR098 - Not possible to unambiguously assign a material in purchasing doc. &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BORGR - Messages Multi-Level Goods Receipt

• Message number: 098

• Message text: Not possible to unambiguously assign a material in purchasing doc. &

What causes this issue?

It is not possible to unambiguously assign a material in purchasing
document &V1&.

How to fix this error?

Enter a material number.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BORGR098 - Not possible to unambiguously assign a material in purchasing doc. & ?

  The SAP error message BORGR098 indicates that there is an issue with unambiguously assigning a material in a purchasing document. This typically occurs when the system cannot determine which material should be linked to a specific purchasing document due to multiple possible matches or missing information.
  Causes:
  
  Multiple Material Numbers: There may be multiple materials that match the criteria specified in the purchasing document, leading to ambiguity.
  Missing Material Master Data: The material master data may not be properly maintained, or the material may not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Document Type: The purchasing document type may not be compatible with the materials being referenced.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data entered in the purchasing document, such as incorrect plant or storage location.
  Material Status: The material may be blocked or inactive, preventing it from being assigned.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Material Master Data: Verify that the material master data is correctly maintained and that the materials exist in the system.
  Review Purchasing Document: Check the purchasing document for any inconsistencies or errors in the data entered, such as incorrect material numbers, plants, or storage locations.
  Use Unique Identifiers: If there are multiple materials that could match, ensure that you are using unique identifiers (like material numbers) to specify the material clearly.
  Check Document Type: Ensure that the purchasing document type is appropriate for the materials being referenced.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like ME21N (Create Purchase Order) or ME22N (Change Purchase Order) to review and modify purchasing documents.
  Material Master Transactions: Use transaction codes like MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material) to manage material data.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can analyze the program logic to identify where the ambiguity arises.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BORGR098 error and ensure that materials are correctly assigned in your purchasing documents.