How To Fix MM096 - The transportation group & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 096

• Message text: The transportation group & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM096 - The transportation group & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message MM096 ("The transportation group & does not exist") typically occurs in the Materials Management (MM) module when the system is unable to find a specified transportation group in the configuration. This can happen during various processes, such as when creating or changing material master records, or during the procurement process.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Transportation Group: The most common cause of this error is that the transportation group specified in the material master or in the relevant configuration does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The transportation group may not have been defined in the system, or it may have been deleted or not properly configured.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the transportation group field when entering data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Transportation Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Logistics Execution > Transportation > Basic Transportation Functions > Define Transportation Groups.
  Verify if the transportation group in question exists. If it does not, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create a New Transportation Group:
  
  If the transportation group does not exist, you can create a new one by clicking on the "New Entries" button and filling in the required details.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If the transportation group is supposed to exist, double-check the material master or the relevant document for any typographical errors in the transportation group field.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master and verify the transportation group assigned to the material. If it is incorrect, you can change it using MM02.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the correct transportation groups to use, consult your organization's documentation or speak with a logistics or materials management expert within your organization.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transportation Groups: These are used in SAP to categorize materials based on their transportation requirements. They can affect shipping, handling, and logistics processes.
  Material Master: The material master record contains all the information related to a material, including its transportation group, which is crucial for logistics and procurement processes.
  Error Handling: Always ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration or material master records.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MM096 error and ensure that the transportation group is correctly configured in your SAP system.