How To Fix OB115 - Enter either material number or material group

OB115 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OB - IS-OIL Downstream TDP messages

• Message number: 115

• Message text: Enter either material number or material group

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OB115 - Enter either material number or material group ?

  The SAP error message OB115, which states "Enter either material number or material group," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material master data management. This error indicates that the system requires either a specific material number or a material group to proceed with the transaction or operation you are attempting to perform.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Input: The user has not entered a material number or a material group in the relevant field.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may be configured in such a way that it expects one of these inputs for the transaction.
  Transaction Context: The transaction you are trying to execute may require specific data that has not been provided.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the OB115 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Enter Material Number: If you have a specific material you are working with, enter the material number in the appropriate field.
  Enter Material Group: If you do not have a specific material number,