How To Fix MD581 - MaterialSupplyAndDemandViewAggregationLevelCode &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MD - Material Requirements Planning (MRP)

• Message number: 581

• Message text: MaterialSupplyAndDemandViewAggregationLevelCode &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MD581 - MaterialSupplyAndDemandViewAggregationLevelCode &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message MD581 indicates that there is an issue with the aggregation level code in the Material Supply and Demand View. This error typically occurs when the system is unable to find a specific aggregation level that is required for processing supply and demand data for a material.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Aggregation Level: The specified aggregation level code does not exist in the system. This could be due to a configuration issue or because the aggregation level has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the material master or the planning area may not be set up correctly, leading to the system being unable to find the required aggregation level.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the material or the planning area, which can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Aggregation Level Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and check the settings for aggregation levels.
  Ensure that the aggregation level code specified in the error message is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data for the material in question (Transaction Code: MM03).
  Ensure that all necessary views are maintained and that the material is correctly set up for planning.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Area Settings:
  
  If you are using SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or similar tools, check the planning area settings to ensure that the aggregation levels are correctly defined and mapped.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks for the planning area and the material master to identify any discrepancies that may be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on aggregation levels and their configuration.
  
  
  
  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: 
  
  SPRO (Customizing)
  MM03 (Display Material)
  MD04 (Stock/Requirements List)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the MD581 error in SAP.