How To Fix 31003 - Material group: entry & not in table T023

31003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 31 - Message Processing: IDoc Service Master Record

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Material group: entry & not in table T023

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 31003 - Material group: entry & not in table T023 ?

  The SAP error message "31003 Material group: entry & not in table T023" indicates that the material group you are trying to use does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a material master record, and the specified material group is not defined in the T023 table, which stores the material group definitions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Material Group: The material group you are trying to use has not been created in the system.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the material group code you are entering.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, the material group may not have been included in the migration.
  Authorization Issues: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or use certain material groups.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Group: Verify that the material group you are trying to use is correctly spelled and