How To Fix 8B472 - NCM code not maintained for material &1 in plant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8B - Localization (Brazil)

• Message number: 472

• Message text: NCM code not maintained for material &1 in plant &2

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Enter an NCM code to this material in the given plant.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8B472 - NCM code not maintained for material &1 in plant &2 ?

  The SAP error message 8B472 indicates that the NCM (Non-Conformance Material) code is not maintained for a specific material in a particular plant. This error typically arises in the context of quality management or material management processes when trying to perform actions related to non-conformance materials.
  Cause:
  
  Missing NCM Code: The primary cause of this error is that the NCM code has not been defined for the specified material in the specified plant.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the Quality Management module or the Material Management module.
  Data Entry Errors: The material or plant code may have been entered incorrectly, leading to the system not being able to find the corresponding NCM code.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain NCM Code:
  
  Go to the transaction code MM02 (Change Material) or MM01 (Create Material) depending on whether you are creating or updating the material.
  Enter the material number and plant code.
  Navigate to the appropriate view (usually the Quality Management view) and ensure that the NCM code is maintained for the material in the specified plant.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the NCM codes are properly configured in the system. This can be done through the transaction code SPRO (Customizing) and navigating to the relevant settings in the Quality Management section.
  Verify that the NCM codes are assigned to the correct material types and plants.
  
  
  
  Validate Material and Plant Codes:
  
  Double-check the material and plant codes being used in the transaction that triggered the error. Ensure they are correct and exist in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for further troubleshooting.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  SPRO: Customizing
  
  
  Quality Management: Understanding how NCM codes are used in the context of quality management processes can help in troubleshooting similar issues.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to maintain material master data and NCM codes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 8B472 and maintain the necessary NCM code for the material in the specified plant.