How To Fix 88432 - Material type has not been maintained in REA Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 88 - REA Processing

• Message number: 432

• Message text: Material type has not been maintained in REA Customizing

What causes this issue?

There is no reference to an material type in REA Customizing for
the material type you have specified.

System Response

The system terminates processing.

How to fix this error?

Maintain a relevant material type in Customizing for REA.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 88432 - Material type has not been maintained in REA Customizing ?

  The SAP error message 88432, which states "Material type has not been maintained in REA Customizing," typically occurs in the context of the Resource-Related Billing (REA) functionality in SAP. This error indicates that the system cannot find the necessary configuration for the specified material type in the REA settings.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the material type you are trying to use has not been defined or configured in the REA Customizing settings. This can happen if:
  
  The material type is new and has not been added to the REA configuration.
  The material type was deleted or is inactive in the REA settings.
  There is a mismatch between the material type used in the transaction and the types defined in the REA Customizing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the material type is properly maintained in the REA Customizing settings. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Customizing:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the Customizing area: SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG.
  
  
  
  Find REA Customizing:
  
  Follow the path: Controlling -> Product Cost Controlling -> Resource-Related Billing -> Define Material Types.
  
  
  
  Maintain Material Type:
  
  Check if the material type in question is listed.
  If it is not listed, you will need to add it. You can do this by selecting the option to create a new entry and entering the relevant details for the material type.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Transaction:
  
  Go back to the transaction that triggered the error and test it again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Types: Material types in SAP define the attributes and behaviors of materials. Each material type can have different settings and configurations.
  Resource-Related Billing (REA): This is a functionality in SAP that allows for billing based on resources consumed, often used in service industries or project-based environments.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the Customizing settings.
  Transport Requests: If you are working in a development environment, remember to transport your changes to the quality and production environments as needed.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation, as there may be additional underlying issues or configurations that need to be addressed.