How To Fix MG143 - Maintenance status & not processed since not fully transferred

MG143 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MG - Batch input: material master

• Message number: 143

• Message text: Maintenance status & not processed since not fully transferred

What causes this issue?

If the indicator <LS>Check required fields</> is not set when you
transfer data by <DS:GLOS.direct_input>direct input</> or when you
distribute data by <DS:GLOS.Application_Link_Enabling>application link
enabling</> (ALE), certain <DS:GLOS.maintenance_status>maintenance
statuses</> are not fully processed in create mode if not all required
fields contain entries. For more information, see the
<DS:DE.MD_MUSS_S>documentation</> for this indicator.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

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 MG143 - Maintenance status & not processed since not fully transferred ?

  The SAP error message MG143, which states "Maintenance status & not processed since not fully transferred," typically occurs in the context of inventory management and material master data. This error indicates that a material's maintenance status is preventing it from being processed in certain transactions, often due to incomplete data transfer or configuration issues.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Data Transfer: The material master data may not have been fully transferred or updated in the system, leading to inconsistencies.
  Maintenance Status: The material may have a specific maintenance status that restricts its use in certain transactions. This could be due to settings in the material master or related configuration.
  Locking Issues: The material might be locked for editing or processing due to ongoing transactions or user locks.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the material type or the plant settings that affect the material's status.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction