Message type: E = Error
Message class: MG - Batch input: material master
Message number: 214
Message text: Transaction &: material type & is not defined
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MG214
- Transaction &: material type & is not defined ?The SAP error message MG214 indicates that a specific material type is not defined in the system for the transaction you are trying to execute. This error typically occurs when you attempt to create or manage a material that is associated with a material type that has not been configured in the system.
Cause: Material Type Not Defined: The material type you are trying to use is not defined in the system. This could be due to a configuration issue or because the material type has not been set up in the system. Incorrect Transaction: You may be using a transaction that is not compatible with the specified material type. Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create materials of that type.
Solution: Check Material Type Configuration: Go to the SPRO transaction (SAP Reference IMG). Navigate to Logistics - General > Material Master > Basic Settings > Material Types. Verify if the
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