How To Fix P0158 - Please specify indicator

P0158 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P0 - Messages for Transactions PE01, PE02 and PE03

• Message number: 158

• Message text: Please specify indicator

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P0158 - Please specify indicator ?

  The SAP error message P0158 "Please specify indicator" typically occurs in the context of SAP's Production Planning (PP) or Material Management (MM) modules, particularly when dealing with production orders, material documents, or inventory management. This error indicates that a required field or indicator has not been filled in or specified in the transaction you are trying to execute.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Indicator: The most common cause is that a mandatory field or indicator that is required for the transaction is left blank. This could be a field related to the production order, material, or any other relevant data.
  
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, the error can arise from incorrect configuration settings in the system that do not align with the business processes.
  User Input Error: Users may inadvertently skip fields or not enter the necessary data when creating or modifying records.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Required Fields: Review the transaction you are attempting to execute and ensure that all mandatory fields