How To Fix /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES140 - Enter a transfer method

/CPD/PFP_MESSAGES140 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Enter a transfer method

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES140 - Enter a transfer method ?

  The SAP error message /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES140 with the description "Enter a transfer method" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Product Footprint Management (PFM) module. This error indicates that a required field for specifying a transfer method is missing or not filled in during a transaction or process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Transfer Method: The most common cause of this error is that the transfer method field has not been populated. This field is essential for the system to understand how the data or materials are to be transferred.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not set up correctly, leading to the requirement for a transfer method not being met.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the transfer method due to oversight or misunderstanding of the required fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Transfer Method: The immediate solution is to go back to the transaction or screen where the error occurred and