How To Fix W+569 - Enter a catalog ID

W+569 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W+ -

• Message number: 569

• Message text: Enter a catalog ID

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W+569 - Enter a catalog ID ?

  SAP Error Message:
  W+569 Enter a catalog ID
  
  
  Cause:
  This warning message appears when a required Catalog ID field is left empty during a transaction or data entry process in SAP. The system expects a valid catalog ID to proceed, but none was provided.
  Catalog IDs are often used in modules like Materials Management (MM), Plant Maintenance (PM), or Sales and Distribution (SD) to classify or group materials, services, or items according to predefined catalogs.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When creating or changing purchase requisitions, purchase orders, or service entries that require a catalog reference.
  When entering data in transactions that involve catalog-based selection or classification.
  When the system or a custom validation requires a catalog ID but the user skips or omits it.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter a valid Catalog ID:  
  
  Check the field where the catalog ID is expected and input the correct catalog number.
  Use the search help (F4) to find the appropriate catalog ID if unsure.
  
  
  
  Check configuration or