How To Fix MC537 - Specify valid data element

MC537 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MC - Aggregate: views, matchcodes, lock objects

• Message number: 537

• Message text: Specify valid data element

What causes this issue?

The data element of the view field or base field is not active.

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?

Using the pushbutton for possible entries, select a valid data element.
If the error occurs again, check the base table for invalid data
elements.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

MC537 - Details

• The SAP error message MC537 ("Specify valid data element") typically occurs in the context of data entry or configuration in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with master data or transaction data in modules like Material Management (MM) or Production Planning (PP). This error indicates that the system is expecting a valid data element, but the input provided does not meet the required criteria.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Data Entry: The user may have entered an invalid or non-existent data element in a field that requires a specific format or value.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the data elements in the relevant module, such as missing or incorrectly defined data elements.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify certain data elements.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data type of the input does not match the expected data type for the field.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Input Values: Ensure that the