How To Fix CI511 - Enter material or non-stock component first

CI511 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI - Plant maintenance task list messages

• Message number: 511

• Message text: Enter material or non-stock component first

What causes this issue?

You have created a general task list, an equipment task list or a task
list for a functional location and want to save your entries. However,
the material data is still missing.

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?

Enter materials or non-stock items as components to the task list.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI511 - Enter material or non-stock component first ?

  The SAP error message CI511 ("Enter material or non-stock component first") typically occurs in the context of inventory management or procurement processes when the system expects a material or non-stock component to be specified before proceeding with a transaction. This error is often encountered in scenarios such as creating purchase orders, production orders, or inventory transfers.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Material/Component: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not entered a material number or a non-stock component in the relevant field before attempting to save or process the transaction.
  Incorrect Sequence: The system may require that certain fields be filled out in a specific order, and if the material or component is not entered first, the error will be triggered.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that enforce certain rules regarding the entry of materials and components.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Material/Component: Ensure that you have entered a valid material