How To Fix V1633 - Please enter at least the customer material number for selection

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V1 - Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 633

• Message text: Please enter at least the customer material number for selection

What causes this issue?

When searching for a scheduling agreement for component suppliers, you
entered one or more selection criteria but did not fill in the customer
material number. The customer material number is the most important
selection criterium for component supplier scheduling agreements; so
without it the selection will take a long time.

How to fix this error?

In addition to your selection criteria, enter the customer material
number.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V1633 - Please enter at least the customer material number for selection ?

  The SAP error message V1633, which states "Please enter at least the customer material number for selection," typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) processes, particularly when dealing with customer-specific materials or when creating sales orders, quotations, or other related documents.
  Cause:
  This error arises when the system expects a customer material number to be provided, but it is either missing or not entered in the relevant field. The customer material number is a unique identifier that links a specific material to a specific customer, allowing for tailored sales processes.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Enter Customer Material Number: Ensure that you have entered the customer material number in the appropriate field. This is usually found in the sales order or quotation screen.
  
  
  Check Customer Master Data: Verify that the customer material number is correctly maintained in the customer master data. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the customer master record (transaction code XD03 for display).
  Checking the "Sales Area Data" section to see if the customer material number is assigned.
  
  
  
  Maintain Customer Material Info Records: If the customer material number is not maintained, you may need to create or update the customer material info record. This can be done using transaction code MM01 (Create Material) or MM02 (Change Material) to ensure that the customer-specific data is correctly set up.
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings: If the issue persists, check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to sales and distribution. This may involve consulting with your SAP SD module configuration team to ensure that the system is set up to handle customer-specific materials correctly.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the specific steps or need further assistance, refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on handling customer material numbers.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VA01 (Create Sales Order), VA02 (Change Sales Order), and VA03 (Display Sales Order) to navigate through the sales order process.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and edit customer material numbers and related data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the V1633 error and proceed with your sales processes in SAP.