How To Fix MM265 - The shipping statistics group & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 265

• Message text: The shipping statistics group & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM265 - The shipping statistics group & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message MM265, which states "The shipping statistics group & does not exist," typically occurs in the Materials Management (MM) module when the system is unable to find a specified shipping statistics group in the configuration. This can happen during various processes, such as when trying to create or process a delivery or shipment.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The shipping statistics group that is referenced in the transaction does not exist in the system. This could be due to incorrect configuration or the group not being defined at all.
  Incorrect Master Data: The material master or vendor master may reference a shipping statistics group that has not been set up.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included or may have failed during the transport process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction SPRO).
  Navigate to Logistics Execution > Shipping > Basic Shipping Functions > Define Shipping Statistics Groups.
  Verify if the shipping statistics group in question exists. If it does not, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create Shipping Statistics Group:
  
  If the group does not exist, you can create a new shipping statistics group by following the configuration path mentioned above and defining the necessary parameters.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the material master (Transaction MM03) or vendor master (Transaction XK03) to see if they reference the correct shipping statistics group.
  If they reference a non-existent group, update the master data to point to a valid shipping statistics group.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or issues.
  Ensure that all necessary configuration settings were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or MM functional team for additional insights or specific configurations related to your organization.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO (to access configuration)
  MM03 (to view material master)
  XK03 (to view vendor master)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the shipping statistics groups.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MM265 error and ensure that the shipping statistics group is correctly configured in your SAP system.