How To Fix MM165 - Not possible to maintain accounting data here


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

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

  • Message number: 165

  • Message text: Not possible to maintain accounting data here

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  • What causes this issue?

    You wanted to maintain accounting data. However, this requires:

    The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

    You to specify a plant or company code (depending on whether valuation
    at your company is at plant level or company code level)
    The view to contain the appropriate
    <DS:GLOS.maintenance_status>maintenance status</> for accounting data

    System Response

    How to fix this error?

    Check the views selected.
    If necessary, ask your system administrator to check whether the view
    contains the maintenance status you require.
    Information for system administrators
    In the IMG activity <LS>Configure customized material master</>, you
    can see what maintenance statuses a view contains by choosing
    <LS>Maintain screen sequences, logical screens, subscreens</>.
    <DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLMSOMT3>Proceed</>

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM165 - Not possible to maintain accounting data here ?
    The SAP error message MM165 ("Not possible to maintain accounting data here") typically occurs in the Materials Management (MM) module when there is an attempt to maintain accounting data for a material in a context where it is not allowed. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to change material master data or when performing certain transactions.
    Causes of MM165 Error
    
    
    Material Type Restrictions: Certain material types may have restrictions on maintaining accounting data. For example, materials that are marked as "non-stock" or "service" materials may not allow changes to accounting data.
    
    
    User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to change accounting data for the material.
    
    
    Status of the Material: The material may be in a status that does not allow changes, such as being blocked or marked for deletion.
    
    
    Transaction Context: The transaction being performed may not be the correct one for maintaining accounting data. For example, trying

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