How To Fix M-701 - Unexpected field combination in MCBEST : &

M-701 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M- -

• Message number: 701

• Message text: Unexpected field combination in MCBEST : &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M-701 - Unexpected field combination in MCBEST : & ?

  The SAP error message M-701, "Unexpected field combination in MCBEST: &," typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) or related modules when there is an issue with the data being processed in the system. This error indicates that there is an unexpected combination of fields in the MCBEST table, which is used for storing best before dates and other related information for materials.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Inconsistency: The error often arises due to inconsistencies in the data entered for materials, such as incorrect or missing values in fields that are expected to have specific combinations.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the material master or related tables that do not align with the data being processed.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements that interact with the MCBEST table, they may not be handling certain field combinations correctly.
  Master Data Issues: Problems with the material master data, such as missing