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# Material search sequence

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Material search sequence MATERIAL\_SEARCH\_SEQ is typically in apps where material numbers can be selected and entered. It allows the SAP material number to be found using a sequence of alternative entries.

It will be set up in configuration as a String List with only the following values permitted:

* M – search by material, with conversion exit MATN1.
* E – search by EAN, with conversion exit EAN11.
* D – search by material description with no conversion exit.
* B – search by IM storage bin (that is assigned in the material master) - no conversion exit is required.

The String List should be created with a ‘Sequence’ and ‘Conversion Exit’ column.

Each transaction can have the MATERIAL\_SEARCH\_SEQ customised if required, however please note that there is a default sequence that is setup for PreBilt transaction \_*GLOBAL\_DEFAULTS* and this will be used in the absence of a specific transaction sequence.