How To Fix SGT_01848 - Cannot select Compact View checkbox; enter a generic material

SGT_01848 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SGT_01 - SGT_01

• Message number: 848

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

What causes this issue?

You have selected the <ZK>Compact View </>checkbox without entering any
generic material or have entered non-generic material (single,
structured, variant and so on)

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SGT_01848 - Cannot select Compact View checkbox; enter a generic material ?

  The SAP error message SGT_01848 indicates that the system cannot select the "Compact View" checkbox because a generic material must be entered. This error typically occurs in the context of working with materials in SAP, particularly when dealing with material classification or when trying to use certain functionalities that require a generic material.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following reasons:
  
  Generic Material Requirement: The Compact View checkbox is only applicable when a generic material is being processed. If a specific material is selected instead of a generic one, the system will not allow the selection of this option.
  Material Type: The material type you are working with may not support the Compact View functionality.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the material management module that restrict the use of generic materials or the Compact View.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Enter a Generic Material: Ensure that you are