How To Fix M2180 - Update group header: &

M2180 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 180

• Message text: Update group header: &

What causes this issue?

Evaluation of the current Customizing settings gives update
group &V1& for the document header.
At the time of updating the update group &V2& was determined and
stored in the document. When a document is changed &V2& is updated,
according to the update group that is stored in the document.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M2180 - Update group header: & ?

  The SAP error message M2180, which states "Update group header: &", typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material movements. This error indicates that there is an issue with updating the group header for a material document, which can be caused by various factors.
  Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as missing or incorrect information in the material document.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the update on the group header.
  System Configuration: There could be configuration issues in the SAP system that prevent the update from being processed correctly.
  Batch Management: If batch management is enabled, issues with batch data can lead to this error.
  Lock Entries: The document may be locked by another process or user, preventing the update from being completed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Consistency: Review the material document and ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly. Look