How To Fix /ISDFPS/PPEMPO141 - Material indicator cannot be initial

/ISDFPS/PPEMPO141 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/PPEMPO -

• Message number: 141

• Message text: Material indicator cannot be initial

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/ISDFPS/PPEMPO141 - Details

• The SAP error message /ISDFPS/PPEMPO141 Material indicator cannot be initial typically occurs in the context of the SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) modules. This error indicates that a required field, specifically the material indicator, is not populated or is set to an initial (blank) value when it is expected to have a valid entry.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Material Indicator: The material indicator field is required for the process you are trying to execute, and it has not been filled in.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an oversight during data entry, leading to the material indicator being left blank.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to handle the material indicator for the specific process or transaction.
  Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be correctly set up, leading to missing indicators.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Data: Ensure that the material indicator is filled in the relevant