How To Fix /ACCGO/MCK_MSG_MAINT036 - Group and Item details not changed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ACCGO/MCK_MSG_MAINT -

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Group and Item details not changed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ACCGO/MCK_MSG_MAINT036 - Group and Item details not changed ?

  The SAP error message /ACCGO/MCK_MSG_MAINT036 indicating "Group and Item details not changed" typically occurs in the context of the SAP S/4HANA system, particularly when dealing with the maintenance of master data in the context of the Material Ledger or similar functionalities.
  Cause:
  This error message usually arises when you attempt to change or maintain a group or item in the system, but the system detects that there are no actual changes being made to the data. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  No Changes Made: The fields you are trying to update are already set to the same values as before.
  Data Locking: The data you are trying to change might be locked by another user or process.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the group or item.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations or settings in the system that prevent changes from being made.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Verify Changes: Double-check the values you are trying to change. Ensure that you are actually modifying the fields and that the new values are different from the existing ones.
  
  
  Check for Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12 to check for any locks on the data you are trying to modify. If there are locks, you may need to wait for them to be released or contact the user who has locked the data.
  
  
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the group or item. You can check your roles and authorizations with transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  Consult Configuration: If you suspect that the issue is related to system configuration, consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to review any settings that might be preventing changes.
  
  
  Check for Related Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to this error message in the SAP Support Portal. There may be specific patches or updates that address this issue.
  
  
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can analyze the program logic to see why the system is not allowing the changes.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material), and MIGO (Goods Movement) that may be involved in the process.
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to Material Management and Master Data Management for additional context on how group and item details are maintained.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to escalate the issue to your SAP support team for further investigation.