How To Fix LC214 - Pressing Enter will generate an overview, not a list of materials

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LC - Logistics Controlling

• Message number: 214

• Message text: Pressing Enter will generate an overview, not a list of materials

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LC214 - Pressing Enter will generate an overview, not a list of materials ?

  The SAP error message LC214, which states "Pressing Enter will generate an overview, not a list of materials," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Logistics Execution (LE) module, particularly when dealing with inventory management or material handling.
  
  Cause:
  This message is triggered when a user attempts to execute a transaction or report that is expected to return a list of materials, but the system is configured to provide an overview instead. This can happen due to:
  
  Transaction Settings: The transaction you are using may be set up to display an overview screen rather than a detailed list.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the detailed list of materials.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria entered may not be sufficient to generate a detailed list, leading the system to default to an overview.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can try the following steps:
  
  
  Check Transaction Settings: Review the settings of the