How To Fix MA228 - Product group & in plant & contains no members

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MA - Sales and Operations Planning

• Message number: 228

• Message text: Product group & in plant & contains no members

What causes this issue?

No members have been created for the specified product group.

System Response

The product group cannot be displayed.

How to fix this error?

Create members for this product group with <LS>Product
group -> Change</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MA228 - Product group & in plant & contains no members ?

  The SAP error message MA228 indicates that a specific product group in a particular plant does not contain any members. This typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) or Production Planning (PP) modules when trying to perform operations related to product groups, such as creating or modifying materials, or when running reports that require product group data.
  Cause:
  
  Empty Product Group: The product group specified in the error message has not been assigned any materials or products.
  Incorrect Configuration: The product group may not be properly configured in the system, or it may have been deleted or not created correctly.
  Plant-Specific Issues: The product group may exist in the system but is not assigned to the specified plant.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data that lead to the product group being recognized as empty.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Product Group Assignment:
  
  Navigate to the product group in the SAP system and verify if any materials are assigned to it.
  Use transaction code MM03 (Display Material) to check if materials are linked to the product group.
  
  
  
  Assign Materials:
  
  If the product group is empty, you can assign materials to it using transaction code MM01 (Create Material) or MM02 (Change Material).
  Ensure that the materials you want to assign are relevant to the product group and the specified plant.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the product group in the system. You can do this using transaction code OMD1 (Define Product Groups).
  Ensure that the product group is correctly set up and linked to the appropriate plants.
  
  
  
  Check Plant Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the product group is assigned to the correct plant. You can check this in the product group settings or material master data.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check on the master data to identify any discrepancies. This can be done using transaction codes like MM02 to review and correct any issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to product groups and material management for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  OMD1: Define Product Groups
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to product groups and material management.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify product groups and materials in the system.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in Material Management or Production Planning.