How To Fix CMD_BS_MAT_API017 - Assignment of material to Sales Org. &1 Distr. Channel &2 incomplete

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Assignment of material to Sales Org. &1 Distr. Channel &2 incomplete

What causes this issue?

No material master data exists for this material in this sales
organisation and distribution channel. The data provided is not
sufficient to assign the material to a sales organsation and
distribution channel.

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?

Provide additional material-specific sales data.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMD_BS_MAT_API017 - Assignment of material to Sales Org. &1 Distr. Channel &2 incomplete ?

  The SAP error message CMD_BS_MAT_API017 indicates that there is an incomplete assignment of a material to a specific Sales Organization and Distribution Channel. This error typically arises when you attempt to perform a transaction that requires the material to be assigned to a particular sales organization and distribution channel, but the assignment is not fully configured in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The material has not been assigned to the specified Sales Organization and Distribution Channel in the material master data.
  Incomplete Data: The material master record may be incomplete or not properly maintained for the sales area (Sales Organization and Distribution Channel).
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been issues during the migration process that resulted in incomplete assignments.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the material is properly assigned to the Sales Organization and Distribution Channel. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Material Master:
  
  Go to transaction code MM02 (Change Material) or MM01 (Create Material) in SAP.
  
  
  
  Select Sales Data View:
  
  When prompted, enter the material number and select the appropriate views. You need to select the "Sales Org. Data" view.
  
  
  
  Enter Sales Organization and Distribution Channel:
  
  Enter the Sales Organization and Distribution Channel that you are trying to use. If they are not already listed, you will need to create a new entry.
  
  
  
  Complete Required Fields:
  
  Ensure that all required fields in the Sales Org. Data view are filled out correctly. This includes pricing, sales unit, and other relevant information.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save the material master record.
  
  
  
  Check for Additional Settings:
  
  If applicable, check if there are any additional settings or configurations required for the material in the context of the sales organization and distribution channel.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM01 - Create Material
  MM02 - Change Material
  MM03 - Display Material
  OVX5 - Assign Sales Organization to Distribution Channel
  
  
  Material Master Views: Ensure that you are familiar with the different views of the material master, especially the Sales Org. Data and General Data views.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the material master data.
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the required fields or settings, consult the SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CMD_BS_MAT_API017 error and ensure that the material is correctly assigned to the specified Sales Organization and Distribution Channel.