How To Fix L6053 - Material number cannot be an initial value (veiw selection): (&)

L6053 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: L6 - LVS Link R/2 - ECC

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Material number cannot be an initial value (veiw selection): (&)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message L6053 - Material number cannot be an initial value (veiw selection): (&) ?

  The SAP error message L6053, which states "Material number cannot be an initial value (view selection): (&)," typically occurs when you are trying to perform an operation that requires a material number, but the system is receiving an empty or null value instead. This can happen in various transactions or reports where a material number is a mandatory field.
  
  Cause:
  
  Empty Material Number: The most common cause is that the material number field is left blank or not populated when the system expects a valid material number.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the material master or the specific transaction you are using.
  User Input Error: The user may have inadvertently skipped entering the material number or made a mistake in the input.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that you have entered a valid material number in the relevant field. If you are using a selection screen, make sure that the material