How To Fix OIUCA006 - Material must be NGL(Major Product Code 4) at the plant level.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIUCA - E&P Contract Alloaction

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Material must be NGL(Major Product Code 4) at the plant level.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OIUCA006 - Material must be NGL(Major Product Code 4) at the plant level. ?

  The SAP error message OIUCA006 indicates that a material must be classified as NGL (Natural Gas Liquids) with a Major Product Code of 4 at the plant level. This error typically arises in the context of the Oil and Gas industry, particularly when dealing with materials that are part of the product hierarchy in SAP's Oil and Gas (OIL) module.
  Cause:
  
  Material Classification: The material you are trying to process is not classified correctly in the system. It needs to be set up as an NGL with the appropriate Major Product Code (4).
  Plant-Specific Settings: The plant settings may not be configured to accept the material type you are trying to use. The system expects certain materials to be classified in a specific way based on the plant's operational requirements.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the material master data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant fields.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) for the material in question.
  Verify that the material is classified as NGL and has the correct Major Product Code (4).
  If it is not set correctly, you may need to update the material master (transaction code MM02) to reflect the correct classification.
  
  
  
  Review Plant Settings:
  
  Check the plant-specific settings to ensure that it is configured to handle NGL materials.
  This may involve reviewing the configuration in the SAP system (transaction code SPRO) under the Oil and Gas module.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult with your SAP functional team or the person responsible for material master data management.
  They can assist in making the necessary adjustments or provide further insights into the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Oil and Gas to understand the specific requirements for NGL materials and their classifications.
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and authorizations to view and edit material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the OIUCA006 error and ensure that your materials are correctly classified for processing in SAP.