How To Fix IDGT_DC016 - Either material group or material number has to be entered.

IDGT_DC016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDGT_DC - GTI Message for Online Integration

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Either material group or material number has to be entered.

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IDGT_DC016 - Details

• The SAP error message IDGT_DC016 indicates that either a material group or a material number must be entered in the relevant transaction or process. This error typically occurs in the context of inventory management, material master data, or when creating or processing documents that require material identification.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Input: The user has not provided either a material group or a material number in the required fields.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may be configured in such a way that it expects one of these fields to be filled out, but the user has not done so.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a misunderstanding of the required fields, leading to incomplete data entry.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that you have entered either a valid material group or a material number in the appropriate fields. 
  
  If you are creating a new material, make sure to fill in the required fields.
  If you are processing a transaction, verify