How To Fix GZ206 - Method & is inactive. Activate before use or select different method

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GZ - Message class for FI-LC

• Message number: 206

• Message text: Method & is inactive. Activate before use or select different method

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GZ206 - Method & is inactive. Activate before use or select different method ?

  The SAP error message GZ206 ("Method & is inactive. Activate before use or select different method") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Material Management (MM) or Sales and Distribution (SD) modules, particularly when dealing with pricing, valuation, or other methods that require activation.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Method: The error indicates that the specific method you are trying to use (e.g., a pricing method, valuation method, etc.) is currently inactive in the system. This could be due to configuration settings or changes made in the system.
  Configuration Changes: Sometimes, changes in configuration settings or updates to the system can lead to certain methods being deactivated.
  User Permissions: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary permissions to activate the method.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Method:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction in SAP (e.g., SPRO).
  Navigate to the area where the method is defined (e.g., pricing, valuation).
  Find the specific method that is inactive and activate it.
  Save your changes and try to execute the transaction again.
  
  
  
  Select a Different Method:
  
  If activating the method is not an option, you can choose a different method that is already active.
  Review the available methods in the relevant configuration area and select one that meets your requirements.
  
  
  
  Check User Permissions:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to activate methods. If not, contact your SAP administrator to grant you the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to the specific module you are working with for more detailed instructions on activating methods.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your internal SAP support team or SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may need to use specific transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO (Customizing Implementation Guide)
  OVA2 (for pricing procedures)
  OMWB (for valuation methods)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, always test the functionality to ensure that the method works as expected and that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GZ206 error and continue with your SAP processes.