How To Fix W7073 - Enter either a material or a material group

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W7 - Message Class for Value-Only Based Inventory Management

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Enter either a material or a material group

What causes this issue?

Either you entered no material group and no material or you entered a
material group and a material.

System Response

INCLUDE ISR_VERARBEITUNG

How to fix this error?

Enter either a material, more than one materials or a material group.
If your selection leads to a list of materials, the system first
displays the total stock of all materials. You can then go to the
actual stock overview for a selected material.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W7073 - Enter either a material or a material group ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message W7073: "Enter either a material or a material group":
  
  Error Message:
  W7073 - Enter either a material or a material group
  
  Cause:
  This warning message appears when a transaction or report requires the user to specify either a material number or a material group, but neither has been entered. The system expects at least one of these fields to be filled to proceed with the processing or selection.
  Typically, this happens in scenarios such as:
  
  Running material reports (e.g., stock overview, material list)
  Creating or changing documents where material or material group is mandatory
  Selection screens where the input is incomplete or ambiguous
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter a Material Number: Provide a valid material number in the material field.
  Or Enter a Material Group: Provide a valid material group in the material group field.
  Do not leave both fields empty.
  
  If you want to select all materials, check if the transaction allows you to leave both fields blank or use wildcards (e.g., *), but in many cases, the system requires at least one of these fields to narrow down the selection.
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Message Class: W7 (Material Management)
  Message Type: Warning (W) — the system allows you to continue after acknowledging the message, but it is recommended to provide the required input.
  Where it occurs: Common in MM (Materials Management) module, especially in reports or selection screens related to materials.
  Related fields: Material (MATNR), Material Group (MATKL)
  Transaction Examples: MB52 (List Warehouse Stocks on Hand), MM60 (Materials List), or custom reports.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Neither material nor material group entered where one is required.
  
  
  Solution
  Enter either a material number or a material group.
  
  
  Message Type
  Warning (W)
  
  
  Module
  Materials Management (MM)
  
  
  
  
  If you continue to face issues, verify the selection screen logic or consult your SAP functional consultant to check if any custom validations or enhancements are causing this message.
  
  Let me know if you need help with a specific transaction or further troubleshooting!