How To Fix M7014 - Enter a material

M7014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Enter a material

What causes this issue?

The material number is necessary for document selection.

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 a material number (it is possible to enter an interval).
If you do not know the material number, press F4 to search for it.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7014 - Enter a material ?

  The SAP error message M7014 "Enter a material" typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action in the Material Management (MM) module without specifying a material number. This can happen in various transactions, such as creating a purchase order, goods receipt, or inventory management activities.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Material Number: The most common cause is that the user has not entered a material number in the relevant field.
  Incorrect Field Focus: The cursor may be in the wrong field, leading to the impression that a material number has been entered when it has not.
  User Input Error: The user may have accidentally deleted or not filled in the material number field.
  System Configuration: In some cases, the system configuration may require a material number for certain transactions, and if it is not provided, the error will occur.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter a Material Number: Ensure that you enter a valid material number in the appropriate field. You can