How To Fix /STTPEC/WHS_MSG013 - SGTIN/LGTIN creation failed: Material is not specified.

/STTPEC/WHS_MSG013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /STTPEC/WHS_MSG -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: SGTIN/LGTIN creation failed: Material is not specified.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /STTPEC/WHS_MSG013 - SGTIN/LGTIN creation failed: Material is not specified. ?

  The SAP error message /STTPEC/WHS_MSG013 SGTIN/LGTIN creation failed: Material is not specified typically occurs in the context of handling serialized or traceable materials in SAP, particularly when working with the Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) or Serialized Global Trade Item Number (SGTIN) functionalities. This error indicates that the system is unable to create the SGTIN or LGTIN because the material number has not been specified in the relevant transaction or process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Material Number: The most common cause of this error is that the material number is not provided in the transaction where the SGTIN or LGTIN is being created.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the material master or the settings related to GTIN/SGTIN in the system.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have overlooked entering the material number or may have entered it incorrectly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Number: Ensure that the material number is specified in the transaction. If