How To Fix SD_F2499_MSG004 - Material is required

SD_F2499_MSG004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SD_F2499_MSG - F2499 Messages

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Material is required

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SD_F2499_MSG004 - Material is required ?

  The SAP error message SD_F2499_MSG004 indicates that a material is required for a specific operation or transaction in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module. This error typically arises when a sales order, delivery, or other related document is missing a required material specification.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Material Master Data: The material may not be defined in the system or may not be active.
  Incomplete Sales Order: The sales order may not have the necessary material line items filled in.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the SD module that require a material to be specified.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may require specific materials to be present, and if they are not, this error can occur.
  Missing Material in the Item Category: The item category in the sales order may not allow for the transaction to proceed without a material.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Master: Verify that the material exists in the system and