How To Fix OC312 - Please assign material handling group first to business location

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OC - IS-Oil: BDRP Bulk Distribution Requirement Planning messages

• Message number: 312

• Message text: Please assign material handling group first to business location

What causes this issue?

You tried to enter a material for a meter. The material is checked with
respect to the allowed materials defined in the material handling
group.

System Response

As there is no material handling group defined, you cannot create any
meters.

How to fix this error?

Define a material handling group for the location first.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OC312 - Please assign material handling group first to business location ?

  The SAP error message OC312, which states "Please assign material handling group first to business location," typically occurs when there is an attempt to perform a transaction that requires a material handling group to be assigned to a specific business location, but this assignment has not been made.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a material handling group assignment for the business location in question. Material handling groups are used in SAP to categorize and manage materials and their handling processes. Without this assignment, the system cannot proceed with certain operations that depend on this configuration.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to assign a material handling group to the relevant business location. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: 
  Logistics -> Logistics Execution -> Material Handling -> Define Material Handling Group
  
  
  
  
  Assign Material Handling Group:
  
  In the configuration screen, find the option to assign a material handling group to the business location.
  Select the appropriate business location and assign a material handling group that fits the operational requirements.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary assignments, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Transaction:
  
  After the assignment is made, try to perform the transaction again that previously resulted in the OC312 error to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Handling Group: This is a classification used in SAP to define how materials are handled in logistics processes. It can affect warehouse management, inventory management, and other logistics functions.
  Business Location: This refers to a specific site or location within an organization where business activities occur. It is essential for various logistical and operational processes in SAP.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in managing material handling groups and business locations, such as:
  
  SPRO for accessing the SAP Reference IMG.
  OMH1 for maintaining material handling groups.
  
  
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP administrator or a technical consultant who can provide further assistance based on your specific system configuration and requirements.