How To Fix MM085 - You must maintain the material group for the Purchasing data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM - Messages for material master maintenance and Customizing

• Message number: 085

• Message text: You must maintain the material group for the Purchasing data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM085 - You must maintain the material group for the Purchasing data ?

  The SAP error message MM085, which states "You must maintain the material group for the Purchasing data," typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a material master record in the Materials Management (MM) module, and the material group has not been specified in the purchasing data section.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a material group in the purchasing data of the material master record. The material group is a classification that groups similar materials together for reporting and purchasing purposes. It is a required field in the purchasing view of the material master.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain the material group in the purchasing data of the material master. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Material Master:
  
  Go to the transaction code MM01 (Create Material) or MM02 (Change Material) in SAP.
  
  
  
  Select the Material Type:
  
  Choose the appropriate material type for the material you are creating or changing.
  
  
  
  Select Views:
  
  In the selection screen, ensure that you select the "Purchasing" view (and any other relevant views).
  
  
  
  Enter Material Group:
  
  In the purchasing view, locate the field for "Material Group" (usually labeled as "Material Group" or "Purchasing Group").
  Enter the appropriate material group code. If you are unsure of the correct code, you can use the search function (F4) to find the available material groups.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the material group, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Groups: Material groups are defined in the system and can be maintained via transaction code OMD1 (Define Material Groups). Ensure that the material group you are trying to use is already defined in the system.
  Material Master Views: The material master record consists of various views (Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, etc.). Each view contains specific data relevant to that area.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or change material master records.
  Data Consistency: If you are working in a production environment, ensure that any changes made to the material master are consistent with your organization's data governance policies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MM085 error and successfully maintain the material group for the purchasing data in the material master.