How To Fix M2179 - Stats. group for sold-to party &: &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M2 - LIS: Generating and updating info structures

• Message number: 179

• Message text: Stats. group for sold-to party &: &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M2179 - Stats. group for sold-to party &: & ?

  The SAP error message M2179 typically indicates an issue related to the statistics group for a sold-to party in the context of sales and distribution (SD) or materials management (MM). The error message format suggests that the system is unable to find or recognize the statistics group for the specified sold-to party.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Statistics Group: The sold-to party (customer) does not have a statistics group assigned in the customer master data.
  Incorrect Configuration: The statistics group may not be properly configured in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the customer master records or related configuration settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customer Master Data:
  
  Go to the customer master record (transaction code XD03 for display).
  Verify that the statistics group is assigned correctly in the relevant view (usually in the Sales Area Data).
  If it is missing, you can assign a valid statistics group using transaction code XD02 (change customer).
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the statistics groups are defined in the system. This can be checked in the configuration settings under:
  
  SPRO ? Sales and Distribution ? Master Data ? Business Partners ? Customer ? Define Statistics Groups.
  
  
  Make sure that the statistics group is linked to the appropriate sales organization and distribution channel.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run any relevant data consistency checks to ensure that there are no other issues with the customer master data or related configurations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for further troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XD03: Display Customer Master
  XD02: Change Customer Master
  SPRO: Access to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and change customer master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M2179 error and ensure that the sold-to party has the correct statistics group assigned.