How To Fix M7268 - List is incomplete due to missing material maintenance &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 268

• Message text: List is incomplete due to missing material maintenance &

What causes this issue?

The system found that the <DS:GLOS.material_master_record>material
master record</> has not been maintained sufficiently for the material
specified. The <DS:DE.MAKTX>material description</> may be missing, for
example.

System Response

The report does not include the material when it calculates the balance
total.

How to fix this error?

If you have the authorization to do so, <DS:TRAN.MM02>maintain</> the
material master record.
Then start the report again.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7268 - List is incomplete due to missing material maintenance & ?

  The SAP error message M7268, which states "List is incomplete due to missing material maintenance," typically occurs when you are trying to execute a report or transaction that requires certain material master data to be maintained, but some of that data is missing or incomplete.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Material Master Data: The material master records for the materials involved in the transaction or report are incomplete. This could mean that certain views (like Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, etc.) are not filled out.
  Inactive Material: The material might be marked as inactive or not available for the specific plant or storage location.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing fields that are required for the report or transaction.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access certain material data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the Material Master (transaction code MM03) and check the relevant views for the materials in question. Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly.
  If any views are missing, you can maintain them using transaction code MM02.
  
  
  
  Activate Material:
  
  If the material is inactive, you can reactivate it by using transaction code MM02 and ensuring that the relevant views are active for the required plant or storage location.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check on the material master data to identify any discrepancies. This can often be done through transaction codes like MM17 for mass changes or MM01 for creating new records.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the material data. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction or report you are trying to execute for any additional requirements regarding material data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MM17: Mass Maintenance of Material Master
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or support sites for additional insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M7268 error and ensure that your material master data is complete and accurate for the required transactions.