How To Fix PHIN018 - There is no material number or manufacturer part number in the file

PHIN018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PHIN - Phase In: Messages

• Message number: 018

• Message text: There is no material number or manufacturer part number in the file

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PHIN018 - Details

• The SAP error message PHIN018 indicates that there is an issue with the data being processed, specifically that there is no material number or manufacturer part number present in the file being uploaded or processed. This error typically occurs in scenarios involving material master data, procurement, or inventory management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The file being uploaded does not contain the required fields for material number or manufacturer part number.
  Incorrect File Format: The file format may not be compatible with the expected input for the transaction or process.
  Data Mapping Issues: There may be a mismatch between the fields in the file and the fields expected by the SAP system.
  Data Entry Errors: The data may have been incorrectly entered or formatted, leading to missing values.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Input File: Ensure that the file being uploaded contains the necessary columns for material number and manufacturer part number. Verify that these fields are populated correctly.
  Validate File Format: