How To Fix FCO401 - Enter the material or order

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCO - Messages for Failure Cost Processing FCO

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Enter the material or order

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCO401 - Enter the material or order ?

  The SAP error message FCO401 ("Enter the material or order") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or inventory management when the system expects a material number or order number to be entered, but it is missing or invalid. This error can arise in various SAP modules, such as SAP FI (Financial Accounting) or SAP MM (Materials Management).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Input: The user did not enter a material number or order number in the relevant field.
  Invalid Input: The entered material or order number does not exist in the system or is not valid for the transaction being processed.
  Field Configuration: The field for material or order may be set as mandatory in the configuration, and the user did not provide the required information.
  Transaction Context: The transaction being executed may require specific data that has not been provided.
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Required Information: Ensure that you enter a valid material number or order number in the appropriate field. Check for typos or incorrect entries.
  Verify Existence: Use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) or CO03 (Display Production Order) to verify that the material or order number exists in the system.
  Check Field Settings: If you have access, check the configuration settings in the relevant module to see if the field is set as mandatory and adjust if necessary.
  Consult Documentation: Review the documentation or help files related to the specific transaction you are trying to execute to understand what inputs are required.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or system administrator for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help you navigate to the correct screens (e.g., MM03, CO03, ME21N for purchase orders).
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to access the materials or orders you are trying to work with.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message FCO401.
  Training: If you frequently encounter this error, consider additional training on the relevant SAP modules to better understand the data entry requirements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FCO401 error and proceed with your transaction in SAP.