How To Fix 8Z326 - No material inflation class maintained for material &1 &2 &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8Z - Messages for Inflation Adjustment

• Message number: 326

• Message text: No material inflation class maintained for material &1 &2 &3

What causes this issue?

The material has been configured in a company code that uses the
inflation functions, but you have not assigned it an inflation class.

System Response

The system cannot save or process the material.

How to fix this error?

Assign the material an inflation class. To do so, in the <LS>Accounting
2</> view in the material master, click <LS>Inflation data</>, and
enter the class.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8Z326 - No material inflation class maintained for material &1 &2 &3 ?

  The SAP error message 8Z326 indicates that there is no material inflation class maintained for the specified material. This error typically arises in the context of materials management and inventory valuation, particularly when dealing with inflation adjustments or price changes.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A material is being processed (e.g., during a transaction that involves pricing or valuation) and the system cannot find a corresponding inflation class for that material.
  The material master record for the specified material does not have an inflation class assigned.
  The inflation class is not defined in the system, or it is not properly configured.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Record:
  
  Go to the material master record for the specified material (transaction code MM03).
  Check the "Accounting" or "Costing" views to see if an inflation class is assigned.
  If it is missing, you will need to update the material master to include the appropriate inflation class.
  
  
  
  Assign Inflation Class:
  
  If the inflation class is not defined, you may need to create or assign an appropriate inflation class in the system.
  This can typically be done in the configuration settings (transaction code SPRO), under the relevant section for material valuation or inflation management.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you are unsure about which inflation class to assign or how to configure it, consult with your SAP configuration team or a functional consultant who specializes in materials management.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  Inflation Class:
  
  The inflation class is used to categorize materials for the purpose of applying inflation adjustments. It is important for accurate financial reporting and inventory valuation.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on material master data and inflation class configuration.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 8Z326 and ensure that the material is properly configured for inflation adjustments.