How To Fix 06193 - Please use a material with material group &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 193

• Message text: Please use a material with material group &

What causes this issue?

In the case of a <GL:release_order>release order</> relating to a
contract item of <GL:item_category>item category</> "material unknown"
or "material group" the material for which a release order is to be
issued must belong to the same <GL:material_group>material group</> as
the contract item.

How to fix this error?

Use a material of material group &V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06193 - Please use a material with material group & ?

  The SAP error message 06193, which states "Please use a material with material group &," typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action (such as creating a purchase order, sales order, or production order) with a material that does not belong to a specified material group. This can happen in various modules, including MM (Materials Management) and SD (Sales and Distribution).
  Cause:
  
  Material Group Assignment: The material you are trying to use is not assigned to the required material group. This could be due to incorrect material master data setup.
  Configuration Settings: The system may have specific configuration settings that restrict the use of certain materials based on their material group.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use materials from the specified material group.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Verify if the material is assigned to the correct material group. If not, you may need to change it (transaction code MM02).
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the relevant module (MM or SD) to see if there are any restrictions based on material groups.
  You may need to consult with your SAP configuration team to adjust these settings if necessary.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations to access and use materials from the specified material group. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines provided by your organization regarding material group usage.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Groups: Material groups are used in SAP to categorize materials for reporting and analysis purposes. They can also influence pricing, procurement, and inventory management processes.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM01: Create Material
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Check for relevant authorization objects that may restrict access to certain material groups.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 06193 and continue with your SAP processes.