How To Fix SD_FREE_GOODS_MSG018 - Material number is required.

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SD_FREE_GOODS_MSG018 - Material number is required. ?

  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 goods item. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the sales order or delivery document.
  Checking the item details to ensure that the material number is filled in correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Free Goods Configuration: If the material number is missing due to configuration issues, you may need to review the free goods settings in the system:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for free goods in the SAP system (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Ensure that the free goods determination procedure is correctly set up and that the relevant material numbers are included.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue through the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Help Portal for further assistance.
  
  
  Check User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify sales orders and that there are no restrictions preventing the entry of material numbers.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VA01 (Create Sales Order), VA02 (Change Sales Order), and VA03 (Display Sales Order) to navigate through the sales documents.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to free goods processing that may provide additional insights or patches for known issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on free goods processing in the SD module for a better understanding of how to configure and manage free goods in your sales processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the SD_FREE_GOODS_MSG018 error message.