How To Fix DMF_OUTBOUND405 - No material group hierarchy found for initial transfer

DMF_OUTBOUND405 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMF_OUTBOUND -

• Message number: 405

• Message text: No material group hierarchy found for initial transfer

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMF_OUTBOUND405 - No material group hierarchy found for initial transfer ?

  The SAP error message DMF_OUTBOUND405, which states "No material group hierarchy found for initial transfer," typically occurs in the context of data migration or data transfer processes, particularly when dealing with material master data in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Hierarchy: The error indicates that the system is unable to find a material group hierarchy that is required for the initial transfer of material data. This could be due to:
  
  The material group hierarchy not being defined in the system.
  The hierarchy being inactive or not properly configured.
  The specific material group being referenced in the transfer not existing in the hierarchy.
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings related to the material group hierarchy in the SAP system.
  
  
  Data Transfer Issues: If you are using a data migration tool (like SAP Data Services or LSMW), there may be issues with the mapping or the data being transferred.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Group Hierarchy:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g.,