How To Fix MR015 - Reference to classification missing for generic material &

MR015 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MR - Stock overview for generic materials

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Reference to classification missing for generic material &

What causes this issue?

You are using a generic material for which no data exists in the
classification system. There must be a serious database inconsistency.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Notify your system administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

MR015 - Details

• The SAP error message MR015, which states "Reference to classification missing for generic material," typically occurs in the context of materials management and classification in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the necessary classification data for a generic material when trying to perform certain operations, such as creating a purchase order or processing a material document.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Classification Data: The generic material does not have the required classification data assigned to it. This can happen if the material was created without the necessary classification or if the classification data was deleted or not maintained properly.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type may not be set up to allow classification, or the material may not be correctly defined as a generic material.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the classification system in SAP, such as missing classes or characteristics.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master: 
  
  Go to the material