How To Fix MI_MGMT131 - Name missing

MI_MGMT131 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MI_MGMT - MI: Device Management

• Message number: 131

• Message text: Name missing

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MI_MGMT131 - Details

• The SAP error message MI_MGMT131: Name missing typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) or Inventory Management (IM) when there is an issue with the data entry related to a material or inventory item. This error indicates that a required field, specifically the name or description of a material, is missing in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Material Name: The most common cause is that the material master record does not have a name or description entered.
  Incorrect Data Entry: During the creation or modification of a material, the user may have skipped the field for the material name.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been issues with the data transfer that resulted in missing fields.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements, they may not be handling the material name correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Record:
  
  Go to the transaction code MM03 (Display Material) or MM02 (Change