How To Fix W5068 - Please pass on either the material number or the material group

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W5 - Messages for MM-WEB Applications and BAPIs

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Please pass on either the material number or the material group

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W5068 - Please pass on either the material number or the material group ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W5068 – "Please pass on either the material number or the material group"
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when a transaction or report in SAP requires either a material number (MATNR) or a material group (MATKL) as input, but neither has been provided. The system needs at least one of these parameters to process the request correctly.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  Running reports or queries related to materials without specifying any material or material group.
  Executing functions or user exits where material-related data is mandatory.
  Custom programs or standard SAP transactions that filter data based on material or material group.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Provide Input: When prompted, enter either a valid material number or a material group in the selection screen or input field.
  Check Selection Criteria: Ensure that the selection criteria in the transaction or report include at least one of these fields.
  Default Values: If this is a custom program or report, consider implementing default values or validation logic to avoid this warning.
  User Training: Inform users about the mandatory input fields to prevent this warning.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Number (MATNR): Unique identifier for a material in SAP.
  Material Group (MATKL): Classification grouping for materials, used for reporting and filtering.
  This message is a warning (W), so it may not stop processing but indicates incomplete input.
  Check the transaction or report documentation for mandatory input fields.
  If this message appears in a custom program, review the code where material or material group input is validated.
  
  
  Example:
  
  If you run a stock report (e.g., MB52) without specifying a material or material group, SAP may issue this warning to prompt you to narrow down the selection.
  
  If you provide the transaction or context where this message appears, I can give more specific guidance.