How To Fix MG409 - Restart the transfer at transaction & (last material no. &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MG - Batch input: material master

• Message number: 409

• Message text: Restart the transfer at transaction & (last material no. &)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MG409 - Restart the transfer at transaction & (last material no. &) ?

  The SAP error message MG409, which states "Restart the transfer at transaction & (last material no. &)," typically occurs during the transfer of materials in the SAP system, particularly in the context of inventory management or material movements. This error indicates that a transfer process was interrupted or failed, and the system is prompting the user to restart the transfer process from the last successfully processed material number.
  
  Cause:
  
  Interruption in Process: The transfer process may have been interrupted due to various reasons such as system errors, network issues, or user intervention.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data being transferred, such as missing or incorrect material master data.
  Locking Issues: The material being transferred may be locked by another transaction or user, preventing the transfer from completing.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the material management settings that are causing the transfer to fail.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Restart the Transfer: Follow the instructions in