How To Fix OM472 - Process category &1 is not in material update structure &2

OM472 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OM - Customizing Materialwirtschaft

• Message number: 472

• Message text: Process category &1 is not in material update structure &2

What causes this issue?

The default process category &V1& does not exist for the
<DS:GLOS.material_update_structure>material update structure</> &V2&.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

If you want to use material update structure &v2&, enter the following:
Material update structure &v2&
Process category &v1&
You can choose the category according to your requirements

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OM472 - Process category &1 is not in material update structure &2 ?

  The SAP error message OM472 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the material update structure in relation to the process category being used. This error typically arises in the context of Material Management (MM) or Production Planning (PP) modules when trying to perform operations that involve material movements or updates.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system is unable to find a valid mapping for the specified process category in the defined material update structure. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The material update structure may not be properly configured to include the specified process category.
  Missing Entries: The process category may not have been defined in the material update structure.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they may not align with the standard configurations.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from one system to another, it may not have been transported correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the