How To Fix M3561 - Specify a material number

M3561 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 561

• Message text: Specify a material number

What causes this issue?

You wish to create a batch.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Since each batch must be assigned to a material, please enter a material
number.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

M3561 - Details

• The SAP error message M3561 ("Specify a material number") typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action that requires a material number, but none has been provided. This error is common in various transactions related to materials, such as inventory management, purchasing, or production planning.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Material Number: The most straightforward cause is that the user did not enter a material number in the relevant field.
  Incorrect Transaction: The transaction being executed may require a material number, but the user is in a context where it is not applicable.
  User Input Error: The user may have inadvertently cleared the material number field or entered it incorrectly.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the material master or the specific transaction being used.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Material Number: Ensure that you enter a valid material number in the required field. Check for typos or formatting issues.
  Check Transaction Context: Verify that you are in