How To Fix M7118 - Enter material number or equipment number

M7118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Enter material number or equipment number

What causes this issue?

You did not enter a material number or an equipment number.
However, the system needs this information for determination of a
material BOM or an equipment BOM.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7118 - Enter material number or equipment number ?

  The SAP error message M7118 "Enter material number or equipment number" typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action that requires a material number or equipment number, but neither has been provided. This error is common in various transactions related to inventory management, production planning, or maintenance.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Input: The user did not enter a material number or equipment number in the relevant field.
  Incorrect Transaction: The transaction being executed may require a material or equipment number that was not specified.
  Field Configuration: The field for entering the material or equipment number may be set as mandatory in the configuration, and the user did not fill it out.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or enter material or equipment numbers.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Required Information: Ensure that you enter a valid material number or equipment number in the appropriate field before executing the transaction.
  Check Transaction Requirements: Review the transaction