How To Fix CMD_BS_MAT_API012 - Number & not defined for material type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMD_BS_MAT_API - Message Class for Sydney Material API Layer

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Number & not defined for material type &

What causes this issue?

Every material type has a specific number range for internal number
assignment. The material number you have entered does not lie within the
number range for this material type.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Choose a material number that lies within the number range of your
material type.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMD_BS_MAT_API012 - Number & not defined for material type & ?

  The SAP error message CMD_BS_MAT_API012 indicates that a specific number (usually a material number) is not defined for a particular material type in the system. This error typically arises when trying to create or modify a material in SAP, and the system cannot find the specified material type associated with the given number.
  Cause:
  
  Material Type Not Defined: The material type you are trying to use is not defined in the system or is not correctly configured.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number you are trying to reference does not exist or is incorrectly entered.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create materials of the specified type.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the material master data, such as missing entries in the relevant tables.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  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 properly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Number:
  
  Double-check the material number you are using. Ensure it is correctly entered and exists in the system.
  Use transaction code MM03 to check if the material exists and is assigned to the correct material type.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify materials of the specified type. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Review Customizing Settings:
  
  If you are using custom material types, ensure that they are properly set up in the system.
  Check for any user exits or BAdIs that might be affecting the material creation process.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message. Sometimes, there are known issues or patches that can resolve the problem.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM01 (Create Material)
  MM02 (Change Material)
  MM03 (Display Material)
  OMSN (Define Material Types)
  SPRO (SAP Reference IMG)
  
  
  
  Material Master Data: Understanding the structure and configuration of material master data in SAP is crucial for troubleshooting this error.
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for detailed information on material types and their configuration.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.