How To Fix HUGENERAL036 - No material group PM maintained for selected materials / packaging matls

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HUGENERAL - Handling Units - Packing

• Message number: 036

• Message text: No material group PM maintained for selected materials / packaging matls

What causes this issue?

The <LS>Allowed packaging materials</> function is based on the
"allowed packaging materials" settings in Customizing and only works
for materials or packaging materials whose <DS:DE.MAGRV>Material Group
Packaging Materials</> are maintained.
None of the materials or packaging materials you have chosen has a
material-group packaging-material.

System Response

Materials that have no material-group packaging-materials can be packed
in all <DS:DE.VHILM>packaging materials</>. No Customizing checks are
run.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the material-group packaging-materials in the material master.

Procedure for System Administrators

Maintain the material-group packaging-materials in the
<DS:TRAN.MM02>material master</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HUGENERAL036 - No material group PM maintained for selected materials / packaging matls ?

  The SAP error message HUGENERAL036 indicates that there is no material group maintained for the selected materials or packaging materials in the system. This error typically arises in the context of materials management, particularly when dealing with material master data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Material Group: The primary cause of this error is that the material group field in the material master record is either empty or not defined for the materials you are trying to process.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type may not be correctly set up to allow for the assignment of a material group.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an oversight during data entry, leading to the omission of the material group.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code MM03 (Display Material) or MM02 (Change Material).
  Enter the material number that is causing the error.
  Check the "Basic Data" view or the relevant view where the material group is defined.
  Ensure that a valid material group is assigned to the material.
  
  
  
  Maintain Material Group:
  
  If the material group is missing, you can add it by using MM02 to change the material master record.
  Navigate to the appropriate view and enter a valid material group.
  
  
  
  Review Material Group Configuration:
  
  If you are unsure about which material groups are available, you can check the configuration in SPRO (Customizing) under:
  
  Logistics - General > Material Master > Basic Settings > Define Material Groups.
  
  
  Ensure that the material groups you need are defined and active.
  
  
  
  Check for Packaging Materials:
  
  If the error pertains to packaging materials, ensure that the packaging materials also have a material group assigned.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, contact your SAP administrator or the person responsible for material master data management in your organization.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Groups: Material groups are used in SAP to categorize materials for reporting and analysis purposes. They can also influence pricing, inventory management, and procurement processes.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MM04: Display Material Changes
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HUGENERAL036 error and ensure that your materials are properly categorized within the SAP system.