How To Fix MM170 - No export control determination for legal regulations & is possible

MM170 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 170

• Message text: No export control determination for legal regulations & is possible

What causes this issue?

For legal regulations &V1&, you have specified an <DS:DE.ALNUM>export
control class</>, but no <DS:DE.EMBGR>grouping for export control</>.

System Response

As a result, the system is unable to check whether the material may be
exported.

How to fix this error?

If you want this check to be made, you must specify a grouping for
export control.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM170 - No export control determination for legal regulations & is possible ?

  The SAP error message MM170 ("No export control determination for legal regulations") typically occurs in the context of materials management and export control processes. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine the export control regulations applicable to a specific material or transaction. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Export Control Data: The material master may not have the necessary export control data maintained, such as export classification or legal regulations.
  
  Configuration Issues: The export control settings in the system may not be properly configured, leading to the inability to determine the applicable regulations.
  Legal Regulation Not Defined: The legal regulations that should be applied to the material or transaction may not be defined in the system.
  Missing Customizing Entries: The customizing settings for export control may be incomplete or missing, preventing the system from making the necessary determinations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master