How To Fix O1234 - No S/B relevance indicator entered for item; you must enter this data

O1234 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O1 - IS-Oil : Message pool exchanges

• Message number: 234

• Message text: No S/B relevance indicator entered for item; you must enter this data

What causes this issue?

A <GL:base product>base product</> has been entered for the document
item, but no pricing routine for the sub/base product indicator has
been specified.

System Response

Error message. Document processing cannot be carried out.

How to fix this error?

On a contract level, a base product can only be entered if the sub/base
product indicator is set. The sub/base product indicator is set and
defaulted from the exchange header, but can be maintained on MM
contracts at item level.
Enter a sub/base product pricing routine for the item or do not use a
base product.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O1234 - No S/B relevance indicator entered for item; you must enter this data ?

  The SAP error message O1234, which states "No S/B relevance indicator entered for item; you must enter this data," typically occurs in the context of materials management or inventory management processes. This error indicates that a required field, specifically the "S/B relevance indicator" (which stands for "Stock/Block relevance"), has not been filled in for a particular item in a transaction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The S/B relevance indicator is a critical field that determines how the item is treated in terms of stock management. If this field is left blank, SAP cannot process the transaction.
  
  Configuration Issues: The material master record may not be properly configured, leading to missing indicators for certain items.
  User Input Error: During data entry, the user may have overlooked entering the required information.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter the S/B Relevance Indicator:
  
  Navigate to the material master record for the item in question.
  Go to the relevant view (usually the Basic Data or Purchasing view).
  Locate the S/B