How To Fix 9P112 - Material type & does not exist; check your entry

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9P - Russia and Ukraine class messages for development

• Message number: 112

• Message text: Material type & does not exist; check your entry

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9P112 - Material type & does not exist; check your entry ?

  The SAP error message "9P112 Material type & does not exist; check your entry" typically indicates that the material type you are trying to use in a transaction does not exist in the system. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when creating or modifying materials in the Material Management (MM) module.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type you entered may be misspelled or does not exist in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The material type may not have been configured properly in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the material type.
  Client-Specific Settings: The material type may exist in one client but not in another, especially in systems with multiple clients.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Type: Verify that the material type you are trying to use is correctly spelled and exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the configuration settings or using transaction codes like OMSN (for material types) to view existing material types.
  
  
  Create or Configure Material Type: If the material type does not exist, you may need to create it or configure it. This can be done through the following steps:
  
  Go to transaction SPRO.
  Navigate to Logistics - General > Material Master > Basic Settings > Material Types.
  Here, you can create a new material type or modify an existing one.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the material type. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  Client Check: If you are working in a multi-client environment, ensure that you are in the correct client where the material type is defined.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the material types and their configurations, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material).
  Material Type Characteristics: Understand the characteristics and settings associated with different material types, as they can affect how materials are managed in the system.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to material types and error messages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and proceed with your material management tasks in SAP.