How To Fix OIURV156 - Material for Major product & is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIURV - E&P Revenue Messages

• Message number: 156

• Message text: Material for Major product & is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OIURV156 - Material for Major product & is invalid ?

  The SAP error message OIURV156, which states "Material for Major product & is invalid," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Oil and Gas or Product Costing modules. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid material associated with a major product in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Material Master Data Issues: The material may not be created or may be inactive in the material master.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the major product may not be correctly set up, leading to the system not recognizing the material.
  Missing Validity Period: The material may not be valid for the period in which the transaction is being processed.
  Incorrect Major Product Assignment: The major product may not be correctly assigned to the material in the relevant configuration settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the Material Master (Transaction Code: MM03) and verify if the material exists and is active.
  Ensure that the material is assigned to the correct plant and has the necessary views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing) maintained.
  
  
  
  Review Major Product Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the major product in the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., OIURV for Oil and Gas).
  Ensure that the major product is correctly linked to the material in the system.
  
  
  
  Validate Validity Period:
  
  Ensure that the material is valid for the date range you are working with. If the material has a validity period, check that the current date falls within that range.
  
  
  
  Reassign Major Product:
  
  If the major product is incorrectly assigned, you may need to reassign it to the correct material or create a new assignment.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to the specific module you are working with for additional guidance on handling this error.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), OIURV (Oil and Gas Configuration), and others that may be pertinent to your specific SAP environment.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide specific fixes or patches that address known issues.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify material master data and configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the OIURV156 error and implement a solution to resolve it.