How To Fix 9J016 - Reference type & for & has not been maintained in MM integration


9J016 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: 9J -

  • Message number: 016

  • Message text: Reference type & for & has not been maintained in MM integration

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9J016 - Reference type & for & has not been maintained in MM integration ?
    The SAP error message 9J016 indicates that a reference type for a specific object has not been maintained in the Material Management (MM) integration. This error typically arises when there is an inconsistency or missing configuration in the integration between different modules, such as MM and other components like Sales and Distribution (SD) or Production Planning (PP).
    
    Cause: The error can occur due to several reasons: Missing Configuration: The reference type for the material or object in question has not been defined in the system. Incorrect Settings: The settings for the integration between MM and other modules may not be correctly configured. Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transactional data that are causing the system to not find the necessary reference type.
    Solution: To resolve the error, you can follow these steps: Check Configuration: Go to the configuration settings in SAP for the relevant module (e.g., MM, SD, PP). Ensure that the reference type for

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