How To Fix M7119 - Enter only material number or equipment number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 119

• Message text: Enter only material number or equipment number

What causes this issue?

You entered both a material number and an equipment number. Therefore,
the system does not recognize whether to determine 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?

Enter either a material number or an equipement number, depending on
whether you wish to reference a material BOM or an equipment BOM.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7119 - Enter only material number or equipment number ?

  The SAP error message M7119 ("Enter only material number or equipment number") typically occurs when a user attempts to enter both a material number and an equipment number in a transaction or screen where only one of these identifiers is allowed. This error is common in various SAP modules, particularly in Materials Management (MM) and Plant Maintenance (PM).
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  The user inputs both a material number and an equipment number in a field that only accepts one of these identifiers.
  The system is configured to expect either a material number or an equipment number, but not both simultaneously.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that you are entering only one of the two identifiers. If you need to work with a material, enter only the material number. If you need to work with equipment, enter only the equipment number.
  
  
  Review Transaction Requirements: Consult the documentation or help for the specific transaction you are using to understand its requirements regarding material and equipment numbers.
  
  
  Clear Unnecessary Fields: If you have mistakenly filled in both fields, clear one of them before proceeding.
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support: If you believe you are encountering this error inappropriately (for example, if the transaction should allow both inputs), consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error can occur in various transaction codes, such as those related to inventory management, order processing, or equipment management.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for the specific module you are working with for more detailed information on the expected input formats.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the correct usage of the system to minimize input errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M7119 error and proceed with your SAP tasks effectively.