How To Fix OIUPR254 - Please enter a valid Material and Volume Type.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIUPR - PRA Production Messages

• Message number: 254

• Message text: Please enter a valid Material and Volume Type.

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

The Material and Volume Type combination is not on the MPAP for the
effective date range.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OIUPR254 - Please enter a valid Material and Volume Type. ?

  The SAP error message OIUPR254, which states "Please enter a valid Material and Volume Type," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Plant Maintenance (PM) or Materials Management (MM) modules when there is an issue with the data being entered for a material or volume type in a transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Material Number: The material number entered may not exist in the system or may not be properly configured.
  Incorrect Volume Type: The volume type specified may not be valid or may not be defined in the system.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the material master data, such as missing or incorrect information.
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration may not support the combination of material and volume type being used.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Material Number:
  
  Check if the material number you are entering exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) to confirm its existence and status.
  
  
  
  Check Volume Type:
  
  Ensure that the volume type you are trying to use is valid. You can check the configuration settings for volume types in the relevant customizing settings (SPRO).
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the material master data is complete and correctly configured. This includes checking the basic data, purchasing data, and any other relevant views.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If you have access to the configuration settings, review the settings related to materials and volume types to ensure they are correctly defined and linked.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify the material and volume type data.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material) for managing material data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message in the SAP Support Portal, as there may be specific patches or updates that address known issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for the specific module you are working with to understand the requirements for material and volume types.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the OIUPR254 error message in SAP.