How To Fix MDG_BS_MAT_ACCESS002 - Material Type not set

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_MAT_ACCESS - Message class for MDG Material Access Layer

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Material Type not set

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_ACCESS002 - Material Type not set ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_ACCESS002 indicates that the material type has not been set for a material in the Master Data Governance (MDG) system. This error typically occurs when trying to create or change a material master record without specifying a valid material type.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Material Type: The material type is not defined in the material master data or is not being passed correctly during the creation or update process.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the material types in the SAP system, such as missing entries in the relevant customizing tables.
  Data Model Issues: The data model used in MDG may not be correctly configured to include the material type.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the material type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the SPRO transaction and navigate to the configuration for Material Management.
  Ensure that the material types are correctly defined and that the necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Assign Material Type:
  
  When creating or changing a material, ensure that a valid material type is selected. This can usually be done in the initial screen of the material creation process.
  
  
  
  Review Data Model:
  
  Check the data model configuration in MDG to ensure that the material type is included and correctly mapped.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify materials and access the relevant material types.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the material type is not being set or passed correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to MDG and material types for any specific guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  SPRO: Access to configuration settings
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  MDG Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the MDG configuration settings, especially those related to material management and data modeling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message MDG_BS_MAT_ACCESS002 and successfully manage material types in your SAP MDG system.