How To Fix MK002 - Internal posting error: several materials, but no generic material

MK002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MK - Mass Handling in the Material Master

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Internal posting error: several materials, but no generic material

What causes this issue?

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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?

INCLUDE ERROR1 OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE EN

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MK002 - Internal posting error: several materials, but no generic material ?

  The SAP error message MK002 ("Internal posting error: several materials, but no generic material") typically occurs during the processing of a material document, particularly in the context of inventory management or material movements. This error indicates that there are multiple materials involved in a transaction, but the system is unable to identify a generic material that can be used for the posting.
  Causes:
  
  Multiple Materials: The transaction involves multiple materials, and the system expects a generic material to be defined for the posting.
  Material Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the material master records, such as missing generic material assignments.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the system may not be set up correctly to handle the specific materials involved in the transaction.
  Batch Management: If batch management is enabled, the system may require a generic material for batch-related postings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Verify that all materials involved in the transaction