How To Fix WOSE047 - The material is not unique. Use the search help

WOSE047 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WOSE - Messages for Store Workbench Goods Receipt

• Message number: 047

• Message text: The material is not unique. Use the search help

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WOSE047 - The material is not unique. Use the search help ?

  The SAP error message WOSE047 ("The material is not unique. Use the search help") typically occurs when you are trying to enter a material number in a transaction, but the system finds multiple materials that match the input criteria. This can happen in various SAP modules, such as MM (Materials Management) or SD (Sales and Distribution), where materials are being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Unique Material Numbers: The material number you are trying to enter is not unique in the system. This can happen if there are multiple materials with similar or identical descriptions or if the search criteria are too broad.
  Material Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the material master data, such as missing or incorrect data that leads to ambiguity.
  Search Help Configuration: The search help configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to multiple entries being returned for a single input.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Use Search Help: The error message suggests using the