How To Fix MMPUR_CAT_EXTR_LGMSG165 - Material From is a mandatory field. Enter a value and schedule job.

MMPUR_CAT_EXTR_LGMSG165 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMPUR_CAT_EXTR_LGMSG - Extractor Log Messages

• Message number: 165

• Message text: Material From is a mandatory field. Enter a value and schedule job.

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MMPUR_CAT_EXTR_LGMSG165 - Details

• The SAP error message MMPUR_CAT_EXTR_LGMSG165 indicates that the "Material From" field is mandatory and has not been filled in. This error typically occurs in the context of material management or procurement processes, particularly when dealing with the extraction of data or scheduling jobs related to materials.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when a user attempts to execute a job or process that requires the "Material From" field to be populated, but it is left blank. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  When trying to run a report or transaction that requires material selection.
  When scheduling a job that involves material data extraction or processing.
  When the system expects a range of materials to be specified, and the starting point (Material From) is not provided.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the "Material From" field is filled in correctly. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Identify the Transaction/Job: Determine which transaction or job