Message type: E = Error
Message class: MW - Messages IS-R / Allocation Tables
Message number: 597
Message text: Specify a generic material
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.
INCLUDE ISR_VERARBEITUNG
Enter a generic material or change the selection.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
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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
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