How To Fix MM_PUR_SRCGPROJ021 - Material group &2 for item &1 doesnÆt exist.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_PUR_SRCGPROJ - Message class of MM PUR Sourcing Project

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Material group &2 for item &1 doesnÆt exist.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_PUR_SRCGPROJ021 - Material group &2 for item &1 doesnÆt exist. ?

  The SAP error message MM_PUR_SRCGPROJ021 indicates that there is an issue with the material group associated with a specific item in the purchasing process. Specifically, it means that the material group specified for the item does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Material Group: The material group assigned to the item may have been incorrectly entered or may not exist in the system.
  Data Deletion: The material group might have been deleted or not yet created in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the material master data or the purchasing organization settings.
  Transport Issues: If the system is in a transport environment, the material group may not have been transported correctly to the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Group: Verify that the material group specified in the error message exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the material master data (transaction code MM03) and checking the material group field.
  Create Material Group: If the material group does not exist, you can create it using transaction code OMSB (for creating material groups) or through the relevant configuration path in SPRO.
  Correct Item Data: If the material group is incorrect, update the item data to reference a valid material group.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the material master and purchasing organization to ensure that they are set up correctly.
  Transport Check: If you suspect a transport issue, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects have been transported correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MM02: Change Material
  OMSB: Create Material Group
  
  
  Material Master Data: Ensure that the material master data is correctly maintained, including the material group.
  Purchasing Info Records: Check if there are any purchasing info records that might be referencing the incorrect material group.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify material groups and related data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MM_PUR_SRCGPROJ021 error and ensure that the material group for the item is correctly set up in the SAP system.