How To Fix MLT020 - Insufficient input data to determine the attribute item

MLT020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MLT - Messages for Translation Tools

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Insufficient input data to determine the attribute item

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MLT020 - Insufficient input data to determine the attribute item ?

  The SAP error message MLT020, which states "Insufficient input data to determine the attribute item," typically occurs in the context of material management or logistics when the system is unable to find the necessary data to process a request related to material attributes or characteristics.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Missing Data: Required fields or attributes for the material or item are not filled in. This could include missing classification data, characteristics, or values that are necessary for the system to determine the item attributes.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the material master or classification system may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to derive the necessary attributes.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data entered for the material, such as incorrect or incomplete entries in the classification or material master records.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or