How To Fix MG167 - The material cannot be created for the maintenance statuses specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MG - Batch input: material master

• Message number: 167

• Message text: The material cannot be created for the maintenance statuses specified

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 if the user departments assigned to the material
type or to the plant do not match the data specified.

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 and, if necessary, correct your entries.

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 MG167 - The material cannot be created for the maintenance statuses specified ?

  The SAP error message MG167, "The material cannot be created for the maintenance statuses specified," typically occurs when there are restrictions or settings in the system that prevent the creation of a material master record due to its maintenance status. This can happen in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with materials that are subject to specific controls or statuses.
  Causes:
  
  Maintenance Status Restrictions: The material type or the specific material being created may have a maintenance status that restricts its creation. This could be due to settings in the material type configuration or specific status settings in the system.
  User Authorizations: The user attempting to create the material may not have the necessary authorizations to create materials with the specified maintenance status.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings for the material type may not allow the creation of materials under certain conditions or statuses.
  Material Type Settings: The material type may be configured to disallow the creation of materials in certain statuses (e.g., if the material is marked as obsolete or inactive).
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Maintenance Status: Review the maintenance status of the material type you are trying to create. Ensure that it allows for the creation of new materials.
  Review User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create materials. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  Consult Configuration Settings: Work with your SAP configuration team to review the settings for the material type in transaction code OMT0 (Material Types) and ensure that the settings allow for the creation of materials.
  Change Material Type: If the current material type is not suitable for the material you are trying to create, consider using a different material type that does not have the same restrictions.
  Check for Existing Materials: Ensure that there are no existing materials with the same key that might be causing a conflict.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and OMT0 (Material Types) to manage material master records and their configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide patches or additional guidance on resolving specific errors.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on material master data management and maintenance statuses.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in material management for further assistance.