How To Fix MU122 - Please enter a sales material for procurement material &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MU - Maintenance of structured materials

• Message number: 122

• Message text: Please enter a sales material for procurement material &1.

What causes this issue?

You want to create material &V1& to be used in the context of logistical
materials as a procurement material.
A procurement material must have a relationship to a corresponding sales
material. This information is currently missing in the master data for
material &V1&.

System Response

To avoid a data inconsistency in the material master, the system stops
processing and does not allow you to create or change the material
master data.

How to fix this error?

If possible<(>,<)> adjust the master data for procurement material &V1&
you want to create by assigning an existing sales material. After that
retry the creation of material &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

You can find existing sales materials in table MARA by selecting
LOGISTICAL_MAT_CATEGORY value <ZH>S</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MU122 - Please enter a sales material for procurement material &1. ?

  The SAP error message MU122 ("Please enter a sales material for procurement material &1") typically occurs in the context of materials management and sales and distribution processes. This error indicates that the system expects a sales material to be associated with a procurement material, but it has not been provided.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Sales Material: The procurement material (often a raw material or component) does not have an associated sales material defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The material master data may not be properly configured to link the procurement material with a sales material.
  Data Entry Error: During the creation or modification of a material, the sales material field may have been left blank inadvertently.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the Material Master (transaction code MM02 or MM03).
  Enter the procurement material number and check the sales views to ensure that a sales material is assigned.
  If it is missing, you may need to create or assign a sales material.
  
  
  
  Create a Sales Material:
  
  If a sales material does not exist, you can create one using transaction code MM01.
  Ensure that you fill in all necessary fields, including the sales organization and distribution channel.
  
  
  
  Link Sales Material to Procurement Material:
  
  If the sales material exists but is not linked, you can do this in the material master data by editing the relevant views.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, check the configuration settings in the IMG (Implementation Guide) to ensure that the procurement and sales processes are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files for additional context on how to manage material master data and the relationships between procurement and sales materials.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  
  
  Material Types: Understand the different material types in SAP (e.g., finished goods, raw materials) and how they relate to sales and procurement.
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and permissions to create or modify material master data.
  
  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 and sales and distribution.