How To Fix SD_FREE_GOODS_MSG018 - Material number is required.

SD_FREE_GOODS_MSG018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SD_FREE_GOODS_MSG - Message class for Free Goods maintenance

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Material number is required.

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SD_FREE_GOODS_MSG018 - Details

• The SAP error message SD_FREE_GOODS_MSG018 indicates that a material number is required for processing free goods in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a sales order, delivery, or billing document that involves free goods, but the system cannot find a valid material number associated with the free goods.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Material Number: The most common cause is that the free goods item does not have a material number assigned to it in the sales order or delivery.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for free goods in the system may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the free goods item.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a data entry error where the material number was not entered or was entered incorrectly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Sales Order/Delivery: Ensure that the sales order or delivery document includes a valid material number for the free