How To Fix W+616 - F4 entries only possible if material already exists

W+616 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W+ -

• Message number: 616

• Message text: F4 entries only possible if material already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W+616 - F4 entries only possible if material already exists ?

  SAP Error Message:
  W+616 F4 entries only possible if material already exists
  
  
  Cause:
  This warning message appears when you try to use the F4 help (value help) to select or create entries for a material-related field in a transaction or screen, but the system cannot provide F4 help because the material master record does not yet exist in the system.
  In other words, the system expects that the material must already be created and exist in the material master before you can use F4 help to select related entries (e.g., for batch, storage location, or other material-dependent fields). If the material master record is not found, the system cannot offer valid F4 options.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When entering data in a transaction that requires a material number.
  When trying to use F4 help on fields dependent on an existing material.
  When the material number entered does not exist in the material master.
  Sometimes during goods movements, inventory management,