How To Fix /ACCGO/CMN052 - Material type is not valid

/ACCGO/CMN052 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ACCGO/CMN -

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Material type is not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ACCGO/CMN052 - Material type is not valid ?

  The SAP error message /ACCGO/CMN052 Material type is not valid typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a material in SAP that has an invalid or unrecognized material type. This can happen for several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type you are trying to use may not be defined in the system or may have been deactivated.
  
  Configuration Issues: The material type may not be properly configured in the system settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified material type.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typo or error in the material type field during data entry.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OMSN or SPRO to check the configuration of material types.
  Ensure that the material type you are trying to use is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Type in Master Data:
  
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