How To Fix OC313 - Material &2 is not defined in material handling group &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 313

• Message text: Material &2 is not defined in material handling group &1

What causes this issue?

Materials defined for meters for business locations are checked against
the materials defined in the material handling group. The material
handling group itself is assigned to the business location.Material
&V2& is not defined in material handling group &V1&.

System Response

You cannot create the meter for material &V2&.

How to fix this error?

Make sure that you really want to enter this material.
There are two possibilities for solving this problem:
1.) You enhance the material handling group and assign material &V2&
within transaction O3RAM1.
2.) You change the material handling group for the current business
location.

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 OC313 - Material &2 is not defined in material handling group &1 ?

  The SAP error message OC313 indicates that a specific material (denoted by &2) is not defined in the material handling group (denoted by &1). This error typically arises in the context of warehouse management or inventory management processes where materials need to be associated with specific handling groups for proper processing.
  Cause:
  
  Material Not Assigned: The material in question has not been assigned to the specified material handling group in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the material handling group settings or the material master data.
  Data Entry Error: There could be a typographical error in the material number or handling group when attempting to process the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record for the material in question (transaction code MM03).
  Verify if the material is assigned to the correct material handling group. If not, you can assign it using transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  
  
  
  Assign Material to Handling Group:
  
  If the material is not assigned to any handling group, you can assign it by navigating to the relevant views in the material master and updating the material handling group field.
  
  
  
  Review Material Handling Group Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the material handling group in the system (transaction code SPRO).
  Ensure that the handling group is correctly set up and that it includes the necessary materials.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Entry Errors:
  
  Double-check the material number and handling group entered in the transaction to ensure there are no mistakes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant SAP documentation or help files for additional context on material handling groups and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  SPRO: Customizing (to access configuration settings)
  
  
  
  Material Handling Groups: These are used in warehouse management to categorize materials based on their handling requirements, which can affect how they are stored, picked, and moved within a warehouse.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the OC313 error and ensure that the material is properly defined in the specified material handling group.