How To Fix MD908 - MaterialSupplyAndDemandViewCategoryCode &1 does not exist

MD908 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 908

• Message text: MaterialSupplyAndDemandViewCategoryCode &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MD908 - MaterialSupplyAndDemandViewCategoryCode &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message MD908 indicates that there is an issue with the Material Supply and Demand View Category Code in the system. This error typically arises when the system is trying to access a category code that has not been defined or does not exist in the configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The specified category code is not defined in the system. This could be due to a configuration oversight or an incomplete setup.
  Incorrect Input: The category code being referenced may have been entered incorrectly in the transaction or report.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration that lead to the system not recognizing the category code.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Material Management (MM) or Supply Chain Management (SCM) in SAP.
  Verify that the category code in question is defined in the relevant settings. You can check this in the customizing settings under:
  SPRO > Logistics >