How To Fix M7010 - Enter a material document

M7010 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Enter a material document

What causes this issue?

Specification of a <GL:material_document>material document</> is
mandatory.

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?

Enter the number of a material document.
If you do not know the number, you can <DS:TRAN.MB51>display</>
the list of material documents for the material.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7010 - Enter a material document ?

  The SAP error message M7010, which states "Enter a material document," typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action related to material management (such as posting goods movements) without providing a valid material document number. This error can arise in various transactions, such as goods receipt, goods issue, or transfer postings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Material Document: The most common cause is that the user has not entered a material document number where it is required.
  Incorrect Transaction: The transaction being executed may require a material document number, but the user is in a context where it is not applicable.
  User Input Error: The user may have mistakenly skipped the field or entered an incorrect value.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter a Valid Material Document: Ensure that you are entering a valid material document number in the appropriate field. If you are unsure of the document number, you can search for it using the relevant transaction codes (e.g., MB03