How To Fix WAUF_ADD003 - Enter either a hierarchy or material(s)

WAUF_ADD003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WAUF_ADD - Allocation Table Add-On Messages

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Enter either a hierarchy or material(s)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WAUF_ADD003 - Enter either a hierarchy or material(s) ?

  The SAP error message WAUF_ADD003 ("Enter either a hierarchy or material(s)") typically occurs in the context of creating or modifying a sales order, production order, or similar transaction where you need to specify either a material or a hierarchy of materials. This error indicates that the system requires at least one of these inputs to proceed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Input: The user has not entered any materials or a hierarchy in the relevant field.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may be configured in a way that it expects either a hierarchy or specific materials to be entered, and neither has been provided.
  User Error: The user may have overlooked entering the required information or may have entered it in the wrong format.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Materials: Ensure that you enter at least one material number in the designated field. If you are working with multiple materials, make sure they are correctly listed.
  Use Hierarchy: If you intend to use a