How To Fix MN809 - No material group passed on

MN809 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MN - Message class for subsequent settlement (Purchasing)

• Message number: 809

• Message text: No material group passed on

What causes this issue?

The external data record does not contain a material group.
However, the "Material group" field (MCKONAB-MATKL) is a mandatory-entry
field.

System Response

The external data record cannot be adopted.

How to fix this error?

Please correct the external data file.
If the error did not occur in a check run and you have written to the
"actual" data (version '000'), you should cancel the update of the
external supplier business volume data to ensure that the data remains
consistent.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MN809 - No material group passed on ?

  The SAP error message MN809 ("No material group passed on") typically occurs when a transaction or process in SAP requires a material group to be specified, but none has been provided. This can happen in various contexts, such as during the creation of a material master record, when processing purchase orders, or in inventory management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Material Group: The most common cause is that the material group field is left blank or not filled in during the relevant transaction.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the material master or related modules that require a material group to be defined but are not set up correctly.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may inadvertently skip the material group field or enter an invalid value that does not correspond to any existing material group.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Group Field: Ensure that the material group field is filled in correctly when creating or modifying a material master record