How To Fix EI662 - Select at least the sales view.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EI - Foreign Trade: Gen. Output

• Message number: 662

• Message text: Select at least the sales view.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI662 - Select at least the sales view. ?

  The SAP error message EI662, which states "Select at least the sales view," typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a material master record in SAP and have not selected the necessary sales view. This error is common in transactions related to material master data, particularly when dealing with sales-related information.
  Cause:
  The error arises because the system requires at least one sales view to be selected when creating or editing a material master record. The sales view contains important information related to sales organization data, including pricing, sales units, and distribution channels. If this view is not selected, the system cannot proceed with the operation.
  Solution:
  To resolve the EI662 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Material Master Record:
  
  Go to the transaction code MM01 (Create Material) or MM02 (Change Material) in SAP.
  
  
  
  Select the Appropriate Views:
  
  When prompted to select views, ensure that you check the box for the "Sales" view (often labeled as "Sales Org. Data" or similar).
  You may also need to select other relevant views depending on your requirements (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing, etc.).
  
  
  
  Complete the Required Fields:
  
  After selecting the sales view, make sure to fill in all mandatory fields in the sales view, such as sales organization, distribution channel, and any other required data.
  
  
  
  Save the Changes:
  
  Once you have filled in the necessary information, save the material master record.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  
  
  
  Views in Material Master:
  
  Basic Data
  Sales Org. Data
  Purchasing
  Accounting
  Plant Data
  
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify material master records, as restrictions may also lead to errors.
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material master data management and the specific fields required in each view.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EI662 error and successfully create or modify the material master record in SAP.