How To Fix ML071 - Enter ' ', '1', or '2'

ML071 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ML - Purchasing: Supplier Evaluation

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Enter ' ', '1', or '2'

What causes this issue?

In addition to specifying the material group, you can narrow down the
selection criteria further by making an entry in the field
<LS>Consumable material/stock material</>.

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?

Display your input options via the "possible entries" facility.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

ML071 - Details

• The SAP error message ML071 ("Enter ' ', '1', or '2'") typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) or Inventory Management (IM) when a user is prompted to enter a specific value in a field that expects a certain input. This error message indicates that the system is expecting one of the following values:
  
  A blank space (' ')
  The number '1'
  The number '2'
  
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises when:
  
  A user is trying to enter a value in a field that is restricted to specific inputs.
  The field may be related to a selection criterion, such as whether to include certain items in a report or transaction.
  The input provided does not match the expected values, leading to the error message.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ML071 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Field: Identify the field that is causing the error. Look for any input restrictions or guidelines provided in the SAP interface.
  
  
  Enter Valid Input: Based on