How To Fix /ISDFPS/FORCER080 - Select a material category

/ISDFPS/FORCER080 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/FORCER -

• Message number: 080

• Message text: Select a material category

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/FORCER080 - Select a material category ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/FORCER080 Select a material category typically occurs in the context of the SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP S/4HANA environments, particularly when dealing with material management or planning processes. This error indicates that the system requires a material category to be selected, but none has been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Material Category: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not selected a material category in the relevant transaction or screen.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that require a material category to be defined for certain processes, and if these are not set up correctly, the error can occur.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked the selection of a material category due to oversight or misunderstanding of the required fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Select a Material Category: The immediate solution is to ensure that a material category is selected in the relevant field