How To Fix M3806 - New screen sequence has different initial screen

M3806 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 806

• Message text: New screen sequence has different initial screen

What causes this issue?

After entering data on the initial screen, the current screen sequence
configuration in Customizing has resulted in the system determining a
screen sequence with a different initial screen than at the start.

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?

Please correct the configuration in Customizing so that this can no
longer occur.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3806 - New screen sequence has different initial screen ?

  The SAP error message M3806, which states "New screen sequence has different initial screen," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Material Management (MM) module when there is an issue with the screen sequence configuration in the transaction you are trying to execute. This error can arise when the system expects a different initial screen than what is currently configured or available.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Screen Sequence Configuration: The error often indicates that the screen sequence defined for a particular transaction does not match the expected initial screen. This can happen if there have been changes to the screen sequence configuration or if the transaction is being called in a way that does not align with the defined sequence.
  
  
  Custom Development: If there are custom enhancements or modifications in the transaction, they may not be aligned with the standard screen sequence, leading to this error.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations