How To Fix V1351 - Enter a material for item &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V1 - Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 351

• Message text: Enter a material for item &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V1351 - Enter a material for item & ?

  The SAP error message V1351 ("Enter a material for item &") typically occurs in the context of sales order processing or related transactions where a material number is required but has not been provided for a specific line item. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when creating or modifying sales orders, quotations, or delivery documents.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system expects a material number to be entered for a specific item in the sales document, but it has not been provided. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Material Number: The user did not enter a material number for the item.
  Incorrect Item Category: The item category may not be configured to allow for non-material items.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have overlooked entering the material number or made a typographical error.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the sales document type or item category settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the V1351 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Item Entry: Ensure that you have entered a valid material number for the item in question. If you are creating a new item, make sure the material exists in the system.
  
  
  Review Item Category: Verify that the item category allows for the entry of a material number. You can check this in the configuration settings (transaction code SPRO) under Sales and Distribution > Sales > Sales Document > Define Item Categories.
  
  
  Correct Data Entry: If you suspect a typographical error, double-check the material number for accuracy.
  
  
  Consult Material Master: Ensure that the material is active and has been properly set up in the material master (transaction code MM03). Check for any status that might prevent it from being used in sales documents.
  
  
  Check User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and enter materials in the sales document.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to sales orders include VA01 (Create Sales Order), VA02 (Change Sales Order), and VA03 (Display Sales Order).
  Material Master: Transaction code MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material) are used to manage material data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the importance of entering all required fields in sales documents to avoid such errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the V1351 error in SAP.