How To Fix MDG_BS_MAT_API017 - Assignment of material to Sales Org. &1 Distr. Channel &2 incomplete

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_MAT_API - Message Class for Sydney Material API Layer

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Assignment of material to Sales Org. &1 Distr. Channel &2 incomplete

What causes this issue?

No material master data exists for this material in this sales
organisation and distribution channel. The data provided is not
sufficient to assign the material to a sales organsation and
distribution channel.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Provide additional material-specific sales data.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_API017 - Assignment of material to Sales Org. &1 Distr. Channel &2 incomplete ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_API017 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of a material to a specific Sales Organization and Distribution Channel in the Master Data Governance (MDG) system. This error typically arises when the necessary data for the material's sales view is incomplete or missing.
  Cause:
  
  
  Incomplete Data: The material may not have been fully defined in the system, particularly in the sales area data. This includes missing information such as:
  
  Sales Organization
  Distribution Channel
  Sales data (like pricing, sales unit, etc.)
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the proper assignment of the material to the sales organization and distribution channel.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: The material master data might not be properly maintained or might be in a status that does not allow for the assignment.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the sales organization and distribution channel data.
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Maintain Sales Area Data:
  
  If the sales area data is missing, you can maintain it using transaction code MM01 (Create Material) or MM02 (Change Material).
  Make sure to enter the correct Sales Organization and Distribution Channel.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SPRO transaction under Logistics - General > Material Master > Basic Settings > Define Sales Organization Data to ensure that the necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Check for Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or change material master data.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check for the material master data to identify any inconsistencies or missing data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the error message and related processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MM04: Display Material Changes
  MM17: Mass Change of Material Master
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  MDG Configuration: If you are using SAP MDG, ensure that the MDG configuration is correctly set up for material data governance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the material is correctly assigned to the specified Sales Organization and Distribution Channel.