How To Fix MU032 - Missing entry in maintenance of structured material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MU - Maintenance of structured materials

• Message number: 032

• Message text: Missing entry in maintenance of structured material

What causes this issue?

The category of the <DS:GLOS.structured_material>structured material</>
has to be assigned to the <DS:GLOS.BOM_usage>BOM usage</> and to the
<DS:GLOS.item_category>item category</> of the BOM in Customizing for
the <LS>Material Master</> in <DS:SIMG.W_GE_0300>Structured material
maintenance</>. However, this assignment has not been fully maintained
in this client.

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?

Take a look at the assignments in your delivery client and copy them to
your test client or production client. If they have not been fully
maintained in the delivery client either, contact the SAP hotline.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MU032 - Missing entry in maintenance of structured material ?

  The SAP error message MU032, which states "Missing entry in maintenance of structured material," typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration or maintenance of a structured material (also known as a configurable material) in the SAP system. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during the creation of a sales order, production order, or when trying to access the structured material in a transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The structured material may not have been properly configured in the system. This includes missing entries in the configuration settings or characteristics that define the material.
  Incomplete Master Data: The material master data for the structured material may be incomplete or not properly maintained.
  Incorrect Dependencies: If the dependencies (such as class characteristics) for the structured material are not correctly defined, it can lead to this error.
  Missing BOM (Bill of Materials): If the structured material is supposed to have a BOM and it is not maintained, this error can occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code CS01 (Create BOM) or CS02 (Change BOM) to ensure that the BOM for the structured material is correctly defined.
  Verify that all necessary components and characteristics are included.
  
  
  
  Maintain Material Master:
  
  Use transaction code MM02 (Change Material) to check the material master data for the structured material. Ensure that all relevant views (like Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing, etc.) are properly filled out.
  
  
  
  Review Class and Characteristics:
  
  Check the classification of the material using transaction code CL02 (Change Class) to ensure that the characteristics are correctly assigned to the material class.
  Ensure that all required characteristics are defined and have valid values.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  If the structured material uses dependencies, ensure that they are correctly defined and linked to the material. You can check this in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Adjust the Structured Material:
  
  If the above steps do not resolve the issue, consider recreating the structured material or adjusting its configuration to ensure all necessary entries are present.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01, CS02: For creating and changing BOMs.
  MM01, MM02: For creating and changing material master data.
  CL01, CL02: For creating and changing classes in classification.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to the error message MU032 for any specific patches or updates that may address known issues.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for structured materials and configurable materials for more detailed guidance on configuration and maintenance.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in materials management or production planning.