How To Fix CZ074 - Material type & was deleted

CZ074 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CZ - Customizing messages

• Message number: 074

• Message text: Material type & was deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CZ074 - Material type & was deleted ?

  The SAP error message CZ074 indicates that a material type has been deleted in the system. This error typically arises when you attempt to create or modify a material using a material type that no longer exists in the system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of Material Type: The material type you are trying to use has been deleted from the system. This could happen due to changes in business processes or data cleanup activities.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration settings of the material types in the SAP system can lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the material type was deleted in one environment (like development) and not transported correctly to another environment (like production), it may lead to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OMSN or SPRO to check the configuration of material types.
  Verify if the material type in question is