How To Fix M5238 - Specify number of materials

M5238 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M5 - LIS: Standard Analyses (Inventory Controlling Doc. Analysis)

• Message number: 238

• Message text: Specify number of materials

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M5238 - Specify number of materials ?

  The SAP error message M5238 ("Specify number of materials") typically occurs in the context of material management, particularly when dealing with transactions that require the specification of multiple materials, such as during the creation of a purchase order, material document, or inventory management activities.
  
  Cause:
  The error message M5238 is triggered when the system expects a certain number of materials to be specified in a transaction, but the user has not provided this information. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Missing Material Numbers: The user did not enter any material numbers in the relevant fields.
  Incorrect Input Format: The input format for the material numbers may not be correct, leading the system to not recognize the entries.
  Transaction Type Requirements: Certain transaction types may require a specific number of materials to be entered, and failing to meet this requirement will trigger the error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the M5238 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
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