How To Fix CZ070 - Material type & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CZ - Customizing messages

• Message number: 070

• Message text: Material type & is not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CZ070 - Material type & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message CZ070, which states "Material type & is not defined," typically occurs when the system encounters a material type that has not been configured or defined in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the creation of a material master record or when trying to perform operations related to materials of a specific type.
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Material Type: The material type specified in the transaction does not exist in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The material type may not have been properly configured in the system settings.
  Transport Issues: If the material type was recently added or modified in a different environment (like development) and not transported to the current environment (like production), it may not be available.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain material types.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OMS2 (or SPRO -> Logistics -> Material Management -> Material Master -> Basic Settings -> Material Types).
  Verify if the material type in question is defined. If it is not, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create Material Type:
  
  If the material type is missing, you can create it using the configuration settings in OMS2.
  Ensure that you define all necessary attributes for the material type, such as valuation class, procurement type, and other relevant settings.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the material type was created in a different environment, ensure that the transport request containing the material type configuration has been successfully imported into the current environment.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or manage materials of the specified type. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for any specific configurations or settings that may be required for your organization.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Types: Material types in SAP define the attributes and behaviors of materials. Common material types include raw materials, finished goods, and trading goods.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material) for managing material master records.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message CZ070.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.