How To Fix 61108 - Material not maintained by accounting department

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 108

• Message text: Material not maintained by accounting department

What causes this issue?

You selected an optimizing lot-sizing procedure for this material. For
an optimizing lot-sizing procedure, the accounting data must be
maintained in the material master record.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the accounting view in the material master record and enter a
price for the material.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 61108 - Material not maintained by accounting department ?

  The SAP error message 61108, which states "Material not maintained by accounting department," typically occurs when there is an issue with the material master data in the SAP system, specifically in the accounting views. This error indicates that the material you are trying to use does not have the necessary accounting information maintained, which is essential for various financial transactions and reporting.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Accounting Views: The accounting views for the material master may not have been created or maintained.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type may not be set up to allow accounting data to be maintained.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the material master data that prevent the accounting views from being properly utilized.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or maintain the accounting data for the material.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Maintain Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code MM01 (Create Material) or MM02 (Change Material).
  Enter the material number and select the appropriate views, including the accounting view.
  Ensure that all required fields in the accounting view are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Material Type Configuration:
  
  Verify that the material type allows for accounting data to be maintained. This can be checked in the configuration settings under SPRO > Logistics - General > Material Master > Basic Settings > Material Types.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and maintain the accounting views of the material. This can be checked with the help of a security administrator.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Use transaction MM03 (Display Material) to check if the material has the accounting view maintained.
  If there are inconsistencies, you may need to correct them or consult with your SAP support team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files for additional guidance on maintaining material master data and resolving related issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MM04: Display Material Change Documents
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Material Master Views: Familiarize yourself with the different views of the material master, including Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, and Accounting views.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in material management and accounting in SAP.