How To Fix WGDS_CC_2012061 - Enter a material number first, then you may also use value help

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WGDS_CC_2012 - Messages for customer connect enhancement of GDS in 2012

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Enter a material number first, then you may also use value help

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WGDS_CC_2012061 - Enter a material number first, then you may also use value help ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WGDS_CC_2012061 – Enter a material number first, then you may also use value help
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in SAP when you are trying to use the value help (F4 help) or search functionality for a field related to a material, but the system requires you to first enter a valid material number before you can access the value help for dependent fields.
  In other words, the value help for certain fields is context-dependent and requires a material number to be entered first to filter or determine the valid entries. If the material number is missing or invalid, the system cannot provide the appropriate value help and throws this message.
  This is common in scenarios such as:
  
  Entering batch numbers, serial numbers, or other material-dependent data.
  Using custom or standard transactions where the value help depends on the material context.
  In some SAP modules like Warehouse Management, Production, or Sales, where dependent fields rely on the material master data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter a valid material number first:
  
  Before using the value help (F4) for the dependent field, make sure you have entered a valid material number in the corresponding field.
  
  
  Check the material number:
  
  Ensure the material number you entered exists in the system and is active. You can verify this by checking the material master (transaction MM03).
  
  
  Follow the correct sequence:
  
  Some screens require a strict sequence of data entry. Enter the material number first, then proceed to the dependent fields.
  
  
  If using custom developments or enhancements:  
  
  Check if the value help exit or search help is correctly implemented to handle cases when the material number is missing.
  Ensure that the logic enforces the material number entry before allowing value help.
  
  
  
  Check authorizations:
  
  Sometimes, missing authorizations can cause the system to behave unexpectedly. Verify that you have the necessary permissions to view the material and related data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction codes: This message can appear in various transactions involving material data, such as MB1A, MB1B, MIGO, VL01N, or custom transactions.
  SAP Notes: If this is a known issue in a particular SAP version or module, check SAP Support Portal for notes related to WGDS_CC_2012061.
  Debugging: If you have development access, you can debug the program or search help exit to see why the system requires the material number first.
  Value Help Dependency: This message highlights the dependency of value help on prior field entries, a common design in SAP to ensure data consistency.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  To resolve the WGDS_CC_2012061 error, always enter a valid material number before attempting to use the value help for related fields. This ensures the system can provide the correct list of values based on the material context.