How To Fix M2182 - Statistics group for doc.type &: &

M2182 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 182

• Message text: Statistics group for doc.type &: &

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M2182 - Details

• The SAP error message M2182, which states "Statistics group for doc.type &: &," typically occurs when there is an issue related to the configuration of the statistics group for a specific document type in the Materials Management (MM) module. This error can arise during various transactions, such as goods movements or inventory management, where statistical data is being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The statistics group for the specified document type is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being used may not be correctly set up to handle statistical data.
  Master Data Issues: The material master or other related master data may not have the appropriate settings for statistical reporting.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Materials Management > Inventory Management and Physical Inventory > Define Statistics Groups.
  Ensure that the statistics group for the relevant document type is defined and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings:
  
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