How To Fix WSD_MESSAGE110 - Cannot create material in background; enter data in required fields

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSD_MESSAGE - Message class for WSD

• Message number: 110

• Message text: Cannot create material in background; enter data in required fields

What causes this issue?

The catalog data or master data provided from the Reference Material
function (transaction WSD_REFMAT) for material creation was not complete
and the material could not be created.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Ensure that the catalog data is complete and that an appropriate
reference material is defined so that the necessary missing fields can
be inherited from the reference material.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSD_MESSAGE110 - Cannot create material in background; enter data in required fields ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WSD_MESSAGE110: Cannot create material in background; enter data in required fields
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you attempt to create a material in the background (e.g., via a batch job, background program, or BAPI call) but some mandatory fields required for material creation are missing or not filled correctly. In foreground (dialog) mode, the system prompts the user to enter these required fields, but in background mode, there is no user interaction possible, so the process fails.
  Common reasons include:  
  
  Missing mandatory fields in the material master data (e.g., material type, industry sector, base unit of measure, material group, etc.)  
  Custom validations or user-exits/enhancements that require additional fields to be filled, which are not provided in the background process  
  Incorrect or incomplete data passed to the material creation function/module
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify Required Fields:
  
  Check which fields are mandatory for the material type and industry sector you are using. You can do this by:  
  
  Using transaction MM01 in dialog mode to see which fields are required.  
  Checking the configuration in SPRO under Logistics - General > Material Master > Basic Settings > Material Types > Define Attributes of Material Types.
  
  
  
  Check Background Program/Data:
  
  Ensure that the background job or program that creates the material is passing all mandatory fields. If you are using a BAPI (e.g., BAPI_MATERIAL_SAVEDATA), verify that all required parameters are filled.
  
  
  Review User-Exits/Enhancements:
  
  If there are custom validations or user-exits (e.g., EXIT_SAPMM07M_001 or BAdIs like BADI_MATERIAL_CHECK), check if they require additional fields. Make sure these fields are also provided in the background process.
  
  
  Test in Dialog Mode:
  
  Try creating the material manually with the same data to identify which fields are missing or causing the error.
  
  
  Adjust the Background Process:
  
  Modify the background program or data input to include all required fields.
  
  
  Error Handling:
  
  Implement error handling in the background job to log missing fields or invalid data for easier troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  MM01 - Create Material (dialog mode)  
  MM02 - Change Material  
  MM03 - Display Material  
  SE37 - Test BAPI functions (e.g., BAPI_MATERIAL_SAVEDATA)  
  SM37 - Monitor background jobs
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to material creation errors in background mode.
  
  
  BAPI Documentation:
  
  Review the documentation for BAPI_MATERIAL_SAVEDATA or other relevant BAPIs to understand mandatory parameters.
  
  
  Customizing:
  
  Check material master customization in SPRO for mandatory fields and field selection groups.
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WSD_MESSAGE110 indicates that the system cannot create a material in background mode because some required fields are missing. The solution is to ensure all mandatory fields are provided in the background process, review any custom validations, and test material creation in dialog mode to identify missing data.
  
  If you provide more details about how the material creation is triggered (e.g., custom program, standard BAPI, batch input), I can help with more specific guidance.