How To Fix ME082 - Material group & not defined (please check your input)

ME082 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 082

• Message text: Material group & not defined (please check your input)

What causes this issue?

The <GL:material_group>material group</> you entered has not been
defined.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE EINGABE_PRUEFEN_NA LANGUAGE EN
DEFINE &OBJEKTE& = 'material groups'
INCLUDE NA_EINK_CUST LANGUAGE EN

<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLMSOMSF>Define material groups</>
ENDIF

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME082 - Material group & not defined (please check your input) ?

  The SAP error message ME082 ("Material group & not defined (please check your input)") typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a material or purchasing document, and the specified material group does not exist in the system. This can happen in various transactions related to materials, such as creating a purchase order, material master, or other procurement-related activities.
  
  Cause:
  
  Material Group Not Defined: The material group you are trying to use has not been defined in the system.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the material group code you entered.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to view or use the material group.
  
  Configuration Issues: The material group may not be properly configured in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Group Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code OMD1 (or use the menu path: Logistics > Materials Management > Material Master > Settings for Material Types > Define Material Groups).
  Verify if the