How To Fix MAT_MESSAGES118 - No Sales Specification Data found for the Material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MAT_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 118

• Message text: No Sales Specification Data found for the Material

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MAT_MESSAGES118 - No Sales Specification Data found for the Material ?

  The SAP error message MAT_MESSAGES118 ("No Sales Specification Data found for the Material") typically occurs when you are trying to access sales specification data for a material that does not have any associated sales specifications in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating sales orders, quotations, or when trying to view material master data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Sales Specification Data: The material in question does not have any sales specifications defined in the system.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number entered may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Data Not Maintained: The sales specification data may not have been maintained for the material in the relevant views of the material master.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the sales specification data for the material.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check if the sales specification data is maintained for the material in the relevant views (e.g., Sales: Sales Org. Data, Sales: General/Plant Data).
  If the data is missing, you will need to maintain it using transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  
  
  
  Verify Material Number:
  
  Ensure that the material number you are using is correct. You can search for the material using transaction code MM03 or MM01 to confirm its existence.
  
  
  
  Maintain Sales Specifications:
  
  If the material is new or if sales specifications have not been set up, you may need to create or update the sales specifications. This can typically be done in the sales view of the material master.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and maintain sales specification data. This may require coordination with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines within your organization regarding the maintenance of sales specifications for materials.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  VA01: Create Sales Order
  VA02: Change Sales Order
  VA03: Display Sales Order
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  Material Master Views: Familiarize yourself with the different views in the material master that may be relevant to sales specifications, such as Sales Org Data and General/Plant Data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.