How To Fix MG046 - Field & has been transferred inconsistently or is blank

MG046 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MG - Batch input: material master

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Field & has been transferred inconsistently or is blank

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MG046 - Field & has been transferred inconsistently or is blank ?

  The SAP error message MG046, which states "Field & has been transferred inconsistently or is blank," typically occurs during the processing of inventory management transactions, such as goods movements or inventory postings. This error indicates that a required field in the transaction data is either missing or has inconsistent values, which prevents the system from processing the transaction correctly.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Data: A required field in the transaction data is blank. This could be due to user input errors or missing master data.
  Inconsistent Data: The data being transferred does not match the expected format or values. For example, a material number might not exist in the system, or the quantity might be negative when it should be positive.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the material master or the movement type being used.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or modify certain fields.
  
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