How To Fix 06772 - Material & not maintained by accounting department

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 772

• Message text: Material & not maintained by accounting department

DEFINE &DATEN& = 'The accounting data'
INCLUDE MATDATA_REQ_NA LANGUAGE EN

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06772 - Material & not maintained by accounting department ?

  The SAP error message "06772 Material & not maintained by accounting department" typically indicates that there is an issue with the accounting data for a specific material in the SAP system. This error usually arises when the material master record is incomplete or not properly maintained in the accounting views.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Accounting Views: The material master may not have the necessary accounting views (such as General Ledger, Costing, or Valuation) maintained.
  Incomplete Data: Required fields in the accounting views may be missing or incorrectly filled out.
  Material Type Restrictions: The material type may not be set up to allow accounting data to be maintained.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or maintain the accounting data for the material.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Record:
  
  Go to transaction code MM02 (Change Material) and enter the material number.
  Ensure that the accounting views (such as Accounting 1 and Accounting 2) are maintained.
  If they are not maintained, you will need to fill in the required fields and save the changes.
  
  
  
  Maintain Required Fields:
  
  Ensure that all mandatory fields in the accounting views are filled out correctly. This includes fields like valuation class, price control, and standard price.
  
  
  
  Review Material Type Configuration:
  
  Check if the material type allows for accounting data to be maintained. This can be done in the configuration settings (transaction code SPRO).
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to maintain the material master data. This can be checked with the security team or by reviewing the user roles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MM04: Material Change Documents
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned in the SAP system to perform the necessary actions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the material is properly maintained by the accounting department in SAP.