How To Fix MG159 - The material cannot be created since no maintainable data exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MG - Batch input: material master

• Message number: 159

• Message text: The material cannot be created since no maintainable data exists

What causes this issue?

You wanted to create a material master record. However, there is no
<DS:GLOS.user_department>user department</> that you can create for the
<DS:GLOS.organizational_level>organizational levels</> and data
specified.
This occurs in the following cases:
If the user departments assigned to the material type or to the plant
do not match the data specified
If, when transferring data (program RMDATIND), you have not set the
<LS>Check required fields</> indicator, and <ZH>all</> user departments
matching the material type or the plant have
<DS:GLOS.required_field>required fields</> without entries

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?

Check your entries and, if necessary, maintain the required fields not
containing an entry.

How can this happen?

If you transfer only purchasing data for a material with the standard
material type <LS>finished product</>, this error message appears
because this material type does not allow purchasing data.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MG159 - The material cannot be created since no maintainable data exists ?

  The SAP error message MG159, which states "The material cannot be created since no maintainable data exists," typically occurs when you attempt to create a material master record but the system cannot find the necessary data or configuration to proceed with the creation. This can happen for several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Material Type Configuration: The material type you are trying to use may not be properly configured in the system. This includes missing views or settings that are required for the material type.
  
  
  Missing Industry Sector: The industry sector associated with the material type may not be defined, or the material type may not be assigned to the correct industry sector.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create materials of the specified type.
  
  
  Missing Data in Customizing: Required data in the customizing settings (transaction SPRO) for material master creation may be missing or incomplete.
  
  
  Incorrect Material Group: The material group assigned to the material type may not be valid or may not have been maintained.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SPRO and navigate to the following path: 
  
  Logistics - General > Material Master > Basic Settings > Material Types.
  
  
  Ensure that the material type you are trying to use is properly configured and has the necessary views activated.
  
  
  
  Verify Industry Sector:
  
  Ensure that the material type is assigned to the correct industry sector. This can also be checked in the same SPRO path mentioned above.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to create materials. This can be done by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU53 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Maintain Required Data:
  
  Ensure that all required data for the material type is maintained in the customizing settings. This includes views like Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, etc.
  
  
  
  Check Material Group:
  
  Verify that the material group you are trying to use is valid and has been maintained in the system. You can check this in transaction MM01 or MM02.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Sometimes, specific issues may be documented in SAP Notes. Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes related to error MG159.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM01 (Create Material)
  MM02 (Change Material)
  MM03 (Display Material)
  SPRO (Customizing)
  SU53 (Authorization Check)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for material master data management for more detailed information on the configuration and requirements.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the MG159 error message.