How To Fix /NFM/CA459 - Enter a material

/NFM/CA459 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /NFM/CA -

• Message number: 459

• Message text: Enter a material

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/NFM/CA459 - Details

• The SAP error message /NFM/CA459 Enter a material typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when a user is trying to perform an action that requires a material number, but none has been provided. This error is common in modules related to materials management, such as Inventory Management (IM) or Material Requirements Planning (MRP).
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  A user attempts to create or modify a record (like a purchase order, production order, or inventory record) without specifying a material number.
  The system expects a material number to proceed with the transaction, but the input field is left blank.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that you have entered a valid material number in the required field. If you are unsure of the material number, you can use the search function (often represented by a magnifying glass icon) to find the correct material.
  
  
  Material Master