How To Fix W+612 - Please enter a material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W+ -

• Message number: 612

• Message text: Please enter a material

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W+612 - Please enter a material ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W+612 Please enter a material
  
  Cause:
  This warning message appears when a required material field is left empty during a transaction or data entry in SAP. The system expects a material number to be entered because the process or document being created or changed requires a material reference.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  Creating or changing purchase orders, sales orders, or production orders without specifying a material.
  Entering goods movements or inventory transactions where the material is mandatory.
  Using transactions or screens where the material field is a required input but was skipped.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter a valid material number in the material field before proceeding.
  If you do not know the material number, use the search help (F4) to find the correct material.
  Ensure that the material master data exists and is active for the plant or sales area you are working with.
  If the material is optional in your business process but the system requires it, check the configuration or user exit to see if the field can be made optional or if a default material can be set.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: ME21N (Create Purchase Order), VA01 (Create Sales Order), MIGO (Goods Movement), CO01 (Create Production Order), etc.
  Field: Material Number (MATNR)
  Message Class: W+6 (Material-related warnings)
  Search Help: Use F4 help on the material field to find materials.
  Customization: Material field requirements can be influenced by configuration in MM, SD, PP modules.
  Notes: If the message appears unexpectedly, verify if any user exits, BADIs, or enhancements are enforcing material entry.
  
  
  Summary:
  The message "W+612 Please enter a material" is a prompt to ensure that a material number is entered where required. To resolve it, simply provide the appropriate material number in the relevant field. If unsure, use the search help or consult your material master data.