How To Fix SGT_MAIN181 - Material can not be empty

SGT_MAIN181 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SGT_MAIN - Message Class for Article Master Data

• Message number: 181

• Message text: Material can not be empty

What causes this issue?

Material field cannot be empty when you are maintaining Segmentation
based MRP data.

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 the material number

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SGT_MAIN181 - Material can not be empty ?

  The SAP error message SGT_MAIN181 ("Material can not be empty") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Global Trade Services (GTS) module, particularly when dealing with compliance checks, customs processing, or any scenario where material data is required.
  
  Cause:
  The error indicates that a required field for the material number is empty. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Material Data: The material number has not been entered in the relevant transaction or document.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may not be configured correctly to pull the material data from the relevant source.
  Data Transfer Issues: If data is being transferred from another system or module, there may be issues with the data mapping or transfer process.
  User Input Error: The user may have inadvertently skipped the material field or not filled it out correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that the material number is entered in the