How To Fix IEN153 - Material document could not be created

IEN153 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IEN -

• Message number: 153

• Message text: Material document could not be created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IEN153 - Material document could not be created ?

  The SAP error message IEN153, which states "Material document could not be created," typically occurs during inventory management processes, such as goods movements, stock transfers, or inventory adjustments. This error can arise from various underlying issues. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Common Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: Required fields may be missing or contain incorrect data, such as material number, plant, storage location, or quantity.
  Material Master Issues: The material may not be set up correctly in the material master, such as missing views (e.g., accounting, purchasing) or incorrect status (e.g., blocked).
  Stock Type Issues: The stock type (e.g., unrestricted, quality inspection) may not allow the movement type being processed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create a material document.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system related to movement types, document types, or other settings.
  Batch Management: If the material is batch-managed, issues