How To Fix G00537 - Inventory items must be broken down by partner and product group

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 537

• Message text: Inventory items must be broken down by partner and product group

What causes this issue?

In order to read inventory data from the totals database, the
subassignments Partner and Product Group must be entered for the
inventory items.
Inventory item &v1& is not broken down by these characteristics.

System Response

Processing terminated

How to fix this error?

Edit the breakdown information for inventory item &v1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G00537 - Inventory items must be broken down by partner and product group ?

  The SAP error message G00537, which states "Inventory items must be broken down by partner and product group," typically occurs in the context of inventory management and reporting. This error indicates that the system requires a more detailed breakdown of inventory items based on specific criteria, such as partner (which could refer to vendors, customers, or business partners) and product group (which categorizes products based on certain characteristics).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The inventory items may not have been categorized correctly in the system, lacking the necessary partner and product group information.
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration may require that inventory items be reported or processed in a specific manner that includes breakdowns by partner and product group.
  Transaction Type: The type of transaction being processed may necessitate this level of detail, and if the required data is not present, the error will be triggered.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data: Ensure that all relevant master data for inventory items is complete. This includes verifying that each item has an associated partner and is assigned to the correct product group.
  
  Go to the material master records and check the relevant fields for partner and product group.
  
  
  
  Update Configuration: If the requirement for breakdown by partner and product group is part of your business process, ensure that the system configuration supports this. This may involve:
  
  Reviewing the settings in the configuration for inventory management and ensuring that the necessary fields are marked as required.
  Consulting with your SAP Basis or configuration team to adjust settings as needed.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data: If the error occurs during a specific transaction (e.g., goods movement, inventory count), review the transaction data to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on how to handle this error in the context of your version of SAP.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, conduct tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that inventory reporting functions as expected.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  Training: Consider training for users involved in inventory management to ensure they understand the importance of maintaining accurate master data and the implications of this error.
  
  By addressing the underlying causes and ensuring that the necessary data is correctly maintained, you should be able to resolve the G00537 error and prevent it from occurring in the future.