How To Fix WSTI_DOC020 - You have not entered a material.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSTI_DOC - Messages from Function Group WSTI_DOC

• Message number: 020

• Message text: You have not entered a material.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSTI_DOC020 - You have not entered a material. ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WSTI_DOC020 - You have not entered a material.
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you are trying to post or process a document (such as a goods movement, production order confirmation, or any transaction involving materials) in SAP, but the system detects that the material field is empty or missing. The material number is a mandatory field in many SAP transactions related to inventory, production, and logistics. If it is not entered, the system cannot proceed because it does not know which material the transaction refers to.
  
  When does it typically occur?
  
  During goods receipt or goods issue postings.
  When confirming production orders or process orders.
  While creating or changing purchase orders or sales orders if material data is required.
  In batch input sessions or custom programs where material data is missing.
  In transactions involving batch management or serial numbers where material is mandatory.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter the Material Number:
  
  Ensure that the material number is entered in the required field.
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