How To Fix SGT_01847 - Cannot select Compact View; enter a material

SGT_01847 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SGT_01 - SGT_01

• Message number: 847

• Message text: Cannot select Compact View; enter a material

What causes this issue?

You have selected the <ZK>Compact View </>checkbox without entering any
material.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter a material before you select the <ZK>Compact View </>checkbox.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

SGT_01847 - Details

• The SAP error message SGT_01847 ("Cannot select Compact View; enter a material") typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when a user attempts to access a compact view for a material-related transaction or report without specifying a material number. This error is often encountered in modules related to materials management, such as SAP MM (Materials Management) or SAP S/4HANA.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the user has not entered a material number in the relevant field before trying to access the compact view. The compact view is designed to display information related to a specific material, and without a material number, the system cannot retrieve the necessary data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Enter a Material Number: Ensure that you have entered a valid material number in the appropriate field before attempting to access the compact view. This is usually a mandatory field.
  
  
  Check Material Status: If