How To Fix M7871 - First maintain a label text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 871

• Message text: First maintain a label text

What causes this issue?

The text to be printed on the label has not been maintained.

System Response

The system cannot print the labels.

How to fix this error?

Check in table <DS:TRAN.SM31>T159M</> whether an object has been
defined for the print program and the other parameters.
Maintain the label text for the object using report
<DS:TRAN.SE38>RM07METI</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7871 - First maintain a label text ?

  The SAP error message M7871, which states "First maintain a label text," typically occurs in the context of label printing or when working with materials that require labeling in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system expects a label text to be defined for the material or item you are trying to work with, but it has not been set up yet.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Label Text: The primary cause of this error is that the label text for the material or item has not been maintained in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the label printing settings or the material master data.
  Incomplete Master Data: The material master record may be incomplete, lacking necessary information for label printing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the M7871 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Maintain Label Text:
  
  Go to the transaction code MM02 (Change Material) or MM01 (Create Material).
  Enter the material number for which you are receiving the error.
  Navigate to the appropriate view (usually the "Basic Data" or "Sales" view) where label text can be maintained.
  Enter the required label text in the relevant field.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Ensure that all necessary fields in the material master are filled out correctly.
  Verify that the material type and other relevant settings are configured properly.
  
  
  
  Label Printing Configuration:
  
  If you are using a specific label printing configuration, ensure that it is set up correctly in the system.
  Check the settings in the transaction NACE (Output Types) to ensure that the output type for labels is configured properly.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After maintaining the label text, try to execute the process again that led to the error to see if it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01, MM02, and NACE for managing material data and output types.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed instructions on maintaining material master data and configuring label printing.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to material master data and label configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in materials management and label printing processes.