How To Fix CMD_MATERIAL_API022 - The field &1 is not ready for input and was therefore not transferred

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMD_MATERIAL_API - Message Class for Sydney Material API Layer

• Message number: 022

• Message text: The field &1 is not ready for input and was therefore not transferred

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMD_MATERIAL_API022 - The field &1 is not ready for input and was therefore not transferred ?

  The SAP error message CMD_MATERIAL_API022 indicates that a specific field (denoted by &1) is not ready for input and therefore cannot be transferred during a material master data operation. This error typically occurs when trying to create or update material master records in SAP, particularly when using the Material Master API or related transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Field Status Configuration: The field in question may be configured in such a way that it is set to "Display" or "Not Ready for Input" in the field status group assigned to the material type or the specific view being accessed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to modify the field.
  Data Locking: The material record might be locked by another user or process, preventing changes to certain fields.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The data being entered may not meet the validation criteria set for that field, causing it to be deemed as not ready for input.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Field Status Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the material type and check the field status group assigned to it. Ensure that the field is set to "Optional" or "Required" for the relevant views.
  Use transaction code OMH1 to check field status groups.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to modify the material master data. This can be checked using transaction code SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Locking:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check if the material record is locked by another user. If it is, you may need to wait for the lock to be released or contact the user who has locked it.
  
  
  
  Validate Input Data:
  
  Ensure that the data being entered into the field meets all validation rules and formats required by SAP. Check for any mandatory fields that may not have been filled out.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can analyze the program or function module that is generating the error to understand why the field is not ready for input.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material) to understand how the material master data is managed.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for CMD_MATERIAL_API022 in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to material master data management for best practices and guidelines.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.