How To Fix MK004 - Internal posting error: generic material not specified

MK004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Internal posting error: generic material not specified

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MK004 - Internal posting error: generic material not specified ?

  The SAP error message MK004, which states "Internal posting error: generic material not specified," typically occurs during the processing of material movements or inventory transactions. This error indicates that the system is unable to identify a specific material for the transaction, often due to issues with the material master data or the configuration of the material.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Material Master Data: The material you are trying to post may not have been created in the system or may not be properly configured.
  Generic Material: The transaction may be attempting to use a generic material (a placeholder) instead of a specific material number.
  Incorrect Transaction Type: The transaction type being used may not be compatible with the material or the movement type.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the material types or movement types in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the transaction with the