How To Fix ML039 - Enter material, info record, or material group

ML039 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ML - Purchasing: Supplier Evaluation

• Message number: 039

• Message text: Enter material, info record, or material group

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ML039 - Details

• The SAP error message ML039 ("Enter material, info record, or material group") typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) when the system expects a material number, an info record, or a material group to be specified, but none has been provided. This error can arise in various transactions, such as when creating or updating purchase orders, purchase requisitions, or during inventory management processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Material Number: The user did not enter a material number in the relevant field.
  Missing Info Record: The system requires an info record for the material but it has not been created or linked.
  Missing Material Group: The material group is not specified, which is necessary for categorizing materials.
  Incorrect Transaction: The transaction being performed may not be appropriate for the context, leading to the requirement for a material or info record.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the required information or made a typographical error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
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