How To Fix ME047 - Material & not maintained by accounting department

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Material & not maintained by accounting department

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME047 - Material & not maintained by accounting department ?

  The SAP error message ME047 ("Material & not maintained by accounting department") typically occurs when a material master record is not properly set up in the accounting view. This can prevent transactions related to the material, such as purchasing or inventory management, from being processed correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Accounting View: The accounting view of the material master is not maintained. This means that the necessary financial data for the material is not available.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type may not be set up to allow accounting data to be maintained.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or edit the accounting data for the material.
  Material Status: The material may be blocked or inactive, preventing any accounting data from being maintained.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain the Accounting View:
  
  Go to the transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  Enter the material number and select the appropriate plant.
  Choose the "Accounting" view and fill in the required fields (e.g., valuation class, price control, etc.).
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Material Type:
  
  Ensure that the material type allows for accounting data to be maintained. You can check this in the configuration settings (transaction code SPRO).
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to maintain the accounting view of the material. This can be checked with the security team or through transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Ensure that the material is not blocked or inactive. You can check the status in the material master record.
  
  
  
  Consult with Accounting Department:
  
  If the material is new or requires specific accounting treatment, consult with the accounting department to ensure that all necessary information is provided.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  
  
  Material Master Views: The material master has several views, including Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, and Accounting. Each view must be maintained according to the business requirements.
  Valuation Class: This is a key field in the accounting view that determines how the material is valued in financial accounting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ME047 error and ensure that the material is properly maintained in the accounting department.