How To Fix M3877 - Specify a label type

M3877 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 877

• Message text: Specify a label type

What causes this issue?

You have entered a label form but no label type. You must always
specify a label type if you specify a label form.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Enter a label type.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3877 - Specify a label type ?

  The SAP error message M3877 "Specify a label type" typically occurs in the context of label printing or label management within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with materials or inventory management. This error indicates that the system requires a specific label type to be defined for the operation you are trying to perform, but it has not been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Label Type: The most common cause of this error is that the label type has not been specified in the relevant configuration or transaction.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the label printing settings in the SAP system.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the required label type in the transaction or program.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Specify Label Type: When prompted by the error message, ensure that you specify a valid label type in the relevant field. This could be done in the transaction where you are trying to