How To Fix MD736 - Not possible to call up in external system without material context

MD736 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MD - Material Requirements Planning (MRP)

• Message number: 736

• Message text: Not possible to call up in external system without material context

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MD736 - Not possible to call up in external system without material context ?

  The SAP error message MD736, which states "Not possible to call up in external system without material context," typically occurs in the context of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) or when trying to access certain data related to materials in an external system. This error indicates that the system is unable to retrieve or process information because it lacks the necessary material context.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Material Context: The error usually arises when a function or transaction is called that requires a specific material number or context, but that information is not provided or is missing.
  Integration Issues: If you are trying to access data from an external system (like a third-party application or another SAP system), the integration might not be set up correctly, or the required data might not be passed along.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not properly set up to allow for the retrieval