How To Fix MW597 - Specify a generic material

MW597 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MW - Messages IS-R / Allocation Tables

• Message number: 597

• Message text: Specify a generic material

What causes this issue?

A generic material must be entered for this selection.
Either you did not enter a material or the material you entered is not
a generic material.

System Response

INCLUDE ISR_VERARBEITUNG

How to fix this error?

Enter a generic material or change the selection.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW597 - Specify a generic material ?

  The SAP error message MW597, which states "Specify a generic material," typically occurs in the context of material management and inventory processes. This error indicates that the system expects a generic material to be specified, but it has not been provided in the transaction or process you are attempting to execute.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Generic Material: The transaction you are trying to perform requires a generic material number, but it has not been entered.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may be configured to require generic materials for certain processes, and the necessary settings may not be correctly defined.
  Transaction Context: The specific transaction or process you are using may inherently require a generic material, which is not being provided.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter a Generic Material: When prompted by the error message, ensure that you enter a valid generic material number in the relevant field. A generic material is typically a material that represents a group of similar items.
  Check Material