How To Fix MA452 - Specify range of reference

MA452 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MA - Sales and Operations Planning

• Message number: 452

• Message text: Specify range of reference

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MA452 - Specify range of reference ?

  The SAP error message MA452 ("Specify range of reference") typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) or when dealing with material master data, particularly when trying to execute a transaction that requires a range of values or references, such as during the creation or modification of material master records.
  
  Cause:
  The error message MA452 indicates that the system expects a range of values to be specified, but it has not been provided. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Missing Input: The user did not enter a range of values in the selection screen where it is required.
  Incorrect Format: The input provided does not conform to the expected format for ranges.
  Transaction Context: The specific transaction or report being executed requires a range of reference that has not been defined.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MA452 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that you have filled in all required fields