CTLG_ITM_MNG_MSG_CL029 - Material and Material Group details do not match

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CTLG_ITM_MNG_MSG_CL - Manage Catalog Items

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Material and Material Group details do not match

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CTLG_ITM_MNG_MSG_CL029 - Material and Material Group details do not match ?

  The SAP error message CTLG_ITM_MNG_MSG_CL029 indicates that there is a mismatch between the material and the material group details in the system. This error typically arises during processes such as material master creation, changes, or during transactions that involve materials and their classifications.
  Cause:
  
  Material Group Configuration: The material group assigned to the material may not be correctly configured or may not match the expected settings in the system.
  Material Master Data: The material master data may have inconsistencies, such as incorrect entries or missing information that leads to a mismatch.
  Classification Settings: The classification settings for the material group may not align with the attributes defined for the material.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may be discrepancies in how materials and their groups were defined.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the material group configuration in the SAP system and ensure that the material group is correctly defined and active.
  Verify that the material group is assigned to the correct material type.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Access the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the details for the material in question.
  Ensure that the material group assigned to the material is correct and that all required fields are filled out properly.
  
  
  
  Validate Classification:
  
  Check the classification settings for the material group and ensure that the attributes and values are correctly defined.
  Use transaction code CL02 to review the characteristics and classes associated with the material group.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the material master data to identify any discrepancies or missing information.
  Use transaction code MM02 to make necessary adjustments to the material master.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a recurring issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  CL02: Change Class
  CL03: Display Class
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to material master data and material groups.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the CTLG_ITM_MNG_MSG_CL029 error in SAP.