How To Fix DMF_OUTBOUND406 - No material group hierarchy found for ad-hoc transfer

DMF_OUTBOUND406 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMF_OUTBOUND -

• Message number: 406

• Message text: No material group hierarchy found for ad-hoc transfer

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMF_OUTBOUND406 - No material group hierarchy found for ad-hoc transfer ?

  The SAP error message DMF_OUTBOUND406, which states "No material group hierarchy found for ad-hoc transfer," typically occurs in the context of data transfer processes, particularly when dealing with material master data in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a defined hierarchy for the material groups that are being referenced in the ad-hoc transfer.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Material Group Hierarchy: The primary cause of this error is that the material group hierarchy has not been defined or is not available in the system for the specific material groups being processed.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration settings related to material groups or the data transfer process.
  Data Inconsistencies: The data being transferred may reference material groups that do not exist or are incorrectly defined in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Group Hierarchy:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually in the IMG under Logistics > Material Master > Material