How To Fix MDG_BS_MAT_SP072 - Inactive material could not be read

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_MAT_SP - Message for MDG material SP

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Inactive material could not be read

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_SP072 - Inactive material could not be read ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_SP072 ("Inactive material could not be read") typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when there is an attempt to access or process a material that has been marked as inactive in the system. This can happen during various operations, such as data replication, validation, or when trying to display or edit material data.
  Cause:
  
  Material Status: The material in question has been set to an inactive status. This means it is no longer available for transactions or processes that require active materials.
  Data Replication Issues: If the material is being replicated from another system (like SAP ERP), the replication process may not have handled the inactive status correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or process inactive materials.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the MDG system that prevent inactive materials from being accessed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Status: Verify the status of the material in the material master data. You can do this by navigating to the material master transaction (MM03) and checking the status.
  
  If the material is inactive and should be active, you may need to change its status back to active.
  
  
  
  Review Replication Settings: If the material is being replicated from another system, ensure that the replication settings are correctly configured to handle inactive materials.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access inactive materials. This may involve working with your SAP security team.
  
  
  Consult Configuration: Review the MDG configuration settings to see if there are any restrictions on accessing inactive materials. This may involve checking the data model and validation rules in MDG.
  
  
  Error Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that may provide additional context on why the material could not be read.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a recurring issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Master Data: Understanding how material master data is structured and managed in SAP is crucial. Familiarize yourself with the different views and statuses of materials.
  MDG Configuration: Knowledge of how Master Data Governance is configured in your organization can help in troubleshooting issues related to data management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide patches or updates that could resolve the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.