How To Fix MR033 - No generic materials could be determined for material group &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MR - Stock overview for generic materials

• Message number: 033

• Message text: No generic materials could be determined for material group &

What causes this issue?

You have specified a material group and variant-creating
characteristics. However, the material group does not contain any
generic materials. As a result, it is not possible to search for
variants with the characteristic values specified.

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?

Create one or more generic materials for this material group.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MR033 - No generic materials could be determined for material group & ?

  The SAP error message MR033 ("No generic materials could be determined for material group &") typically occurs in the context of materials management, particularly when dealing with the creation or processing of purchase orders, material master records, or similar transactions. This error indicates that the system could not find any generic materials associated with the specified material group.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Generic Material: The primary cause of this error is that there are no generic materials defined for the specified material group in the system.
  Incorrect Material Group: The material group specified may not be correctly set up or may not exist in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the material master or the material group settings in the system.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies or missing data in the material master records.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the material group configuration in the SAP system (Transaction code: OMS2).
  Ensure that the material group in question is correctly defined and that it has associated generic materials.
  
  
  
  Define Generic Materials:
  
  If no generic materials are defined, you may need to create them. This can be done by using the transaction code MM01 to create a new material and assigning it to the appropriate material group.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Records:
  
  Check the material master records for the materials in the specified group. Ensure that they are correctly set up and that the necessary data is filled in.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Run data consistency checks to ensure that there are no inconsistencies in the material master data. You can use transaction codes like MM02 to modify and check the records.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific notes related to the error message MR033. There may be additional context or updates provided by SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights based on the specific configuration and version of your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and OMS2 (Maintain Material Groups).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message in the SAP Support Portal, as they may provide specific fixes or patches.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MR033 error and implement a solution to resolve it.