How To Fix MFLE_TOOLS156 - Setting of original MATNR_EXT in MATERIALID from MATERIALID_TEMP failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MFLE_TOOLS - Msg Type for MFLE_TOOLS

• Message number: 156

• Message text: Setting of original MATNR_EXT in MATERIALID from MATERIALID_TEMP failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MFLE_TOOLS156 - Setting of original MATNR_EXT in MATERIALID from MATERIALID_TEMP failed ?

  The SAP error message MFLE_TOOLS156 indicates that there was a failure in setting the original material number (MATNR_EXT) in the MATERIALID from the temporary material ID (MATERIALID_TEMP). This error typically occurs during processes related to material master data, such as during the creation or modification of material records.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as missing or incorrect values in the material master data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the operation on the material master.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the material management module or related settings in the SAP system.
  Temporary Material ID Issues: The temporary material ID may not be valid or may not exist in the system.
  Database Locking: There could be database locks preventing the update of the material ID.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Consistency: Review the data being processed to ensure that all required