How To Fix WRF_ARTICLE_SCREENS078 - Indicator "Animal Origin" is not set on material level

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_ARTICLE_SCREENS - Message for Errors in Material Screens

• Message number: 078

• Message text: Indicator "Animal Origin" is not set on material level

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  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_ARTICLE_SCREENS078: Indicator "Animal Origin" is not set on material level
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs because the system expects the "Animal Origin" indicator to be set for a material, but it is currently missing or not maintained at the material master level.
  
  In industries such as pharmaceuticals, food, or chemicals, SAP often requires specific regulatory or classification data to be maintained for materials.
  The "Animal Origin" indicator is typically used to specify whether a material is derived from animal sources, which is important for compliance, labeling, and quality control.
  If this indicator is mandatory in the system configuration (e.g., in the classification or material master data), and it is not set, the system throws this error.
  
  
  Where does this indicator exist?
  
  The "Animal Origin" indicator is usually a characteristic or field in the material master (often in the Basic Data, Classification, or a specific industry solution screen).
  It may also be part of a regulatory data set or a classification characteristic assigned to the material.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain the "Animal Origin" Indicator in the Material Master:
  
  Go to transaction MM02 (Change Material).
  Enter the material number.
  Navigate to the relevant view where the "Animal Origin" indicator is maintained. This could be:
  
  Basic Data 1 or 2 tab
  Classification tab (if the indicator is a characteristic)
  Industry-specific views (e.g., for pharmaceuticals or food)
  
  
  Set the "Animal Origin" indicator appropriately (e.g., Yes/No or select the correct value).
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you are unsure where this indicator is maintained, check with your SAP functional consultant or check the IMG settings related to material master data and classification.
  The indicator might be part of a classification characteristic assigned to the material.
  Use transaction CL20N to check classification data for the material.
  
  
  
  If the indicator is not relevant:
  
  If your business process does not require this indicator, check with your SAP configuration team to see if the requirement can be removed or made optional.
  This might involve adjusting validation or user-exit logic that enforces this field.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This error is often encountered in industries with strict regulatory requirements (e.g., pharmaceuticals, food, cosmetics).
  The indicator helps ensure compliance with labeling and sourcing regulations.
  Sometimes, this error appears during material creation, change, or during specific transactions like batch creation, quality inspection, or sales order processing.
  If the error appears during a custom transaction or report, check if there is custom validation logic or user-exits that enforce this field.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
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  Cause
  "Animal Origin" indicator not set on material master but required by system configuration.
  
  
  Solution
  Maintain the indicator in material master (MM02) or classification (CL20N).
  
  
  Related Info
  Relevant in regulated industries; may be part of classification or industry-specific views.
  
  
  
  
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