How To Fix MG140 - The field & is not ready for input and was therefore not transferred

MG140 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MG - Batch input: material master

• Message number: 140

• Message text: The field & is not ready for input and was therefore not transferred

What causes this issue?

When transferring data by <DS:GLOS.direct_input>direct input</> or
distributing data by <DS:GLOS.Application_Link_Enabling>application
link enabling</> (ALE), you can change only those fields that can also
be maintained in online mode. Since the field &V1& cannot be maintained
in online mode, it could not be transferred.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MG140 - The field & is not ready for input and was therefore not transferred ?

  The SAP error message MG140, which states "The field & is not ready for input and was therefore not transferred," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material movements. This error indicates that a specific field in the transaction you are trying to execute is not available for input, which prevents the system from processing the data as expected.
  Causes:
  
  Field Configuration: The field in question may be configured as non-editable in the current context or transaction. This can happen due to settings in the configuration of the material master or the transaction itself.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to input data into that field.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type being used may not allow input for that specific field based on the business process or configuration.
  Data Entry Sequence: The sequence of data entry may be incorrect, leading to the system not allowing input in that field.
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