How To Fix /ACCGO/TSDB177 - Generic material not found for specific material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ACCGO/TSDB -

• Message number: 177

• Message text: Generic material not found for specific material

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ACCGO/TSDB177 - Generic material not found for specific material ?

  The SAP error message /ACCGO/TSDB177 Generic material not found for specific material typically occurs in the context of SAP's Advanced Compliance Reporting or similar modules where generic materials are used for reporting or compliance purposes. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a generic material associated with a specific material you are trying to process.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Generic Material: The specific material you are working with does not have an associated generic material defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings related to material types or the mapping of specific materials to generic materials.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing entries in the material master or incorrect settings.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the generic material data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record for the specific material and check if a generic material is assigned.
  If not, you may need to create a generic material or assign an existing one.
  
  
  
  Create/Assign Generic Material:
  
  If a generic material does not exist, you can create one in the system.
  Use transaction code MM01 to create a new material and ensure it is set up as a generic material.
  Use transaction code MM02 to assign the generic material to the specific material.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO) to ensure that the mapping between specific and generic materials is correctly set up.
  Ensure that the material types and their settings are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run data consistency checks to identify any discrepancies in the material master data.
  Use transaction codes like MM03 to review the material data and ensure all necessary fields are populated.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the material data.
  Check with your SAP security team if there are any restrictions on the user’s role.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module you are working with for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM01 (Create Material)
  MM02 (Change Material)
  MM03 (Display Material)
  SPRO (Customizing)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for notes using the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the specific material is correctly linked to a generic material in your SAP system.