How To Fix M5214 - Material type & not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M5 - LIS: Standard Analyses (Inventory Controlling Doc. Analysis)

• Message number: 214

• Message text: Material type & not maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M5214 - Material type & not maintained ?

  The SAP error message M5214, which states "Material type & not maintained," typically occurs when you attempt to create or process a material in SAP, but the system cannot find the necessary configuration for the specified material type. This can happen for various reasons, including missing settings in the material type configuration or issues with the material master data.
  Cause:
  
  Material Type Not Configured: The material type you are trying to use has not been properly configured in the system.
  Missing Views: The required views for the material type may not be maintained, leading to the error.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify materials of that type.
  Incorrect Customization: Customization settings in the SAP system may not be aligned with the material type being used.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OMW0 (or SPRO -> Logistics - General -> Material Master -> Basic Settings -> Material Types).
  Verify that the material type in question is configured correctly. Ensure that all necessary views are activated.
  
  
  
  Maintain Views:
  
  If the material type is configured but lacks certain views, you may need to maintain those views. This can be done in the same configuration area mentioned above.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify materials of the specified type. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any documentation or guidelines provided by your organization regarding material types and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM01 (Create Material)
  MM02 (Change Material)
  MM03 (Display Material)
  
  
  Material Master Data: Understanding the structure and views of material master data is crucial for troubleshooting this error.
  Customizing Settings: Familiarize yourself with the customizing settings related to material types, as they can vary based on the specific requirements of your organization.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the M5214 error message in SAP.