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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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

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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 OM472 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Update Structure:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the material update structure in the SAP system.
  Verify that the process category in question is included in the material update structure.
  
  
  
  Update Configuration:
  
  If the process category is missing, you will need to add it to the material update structure.
  Use transaction code OMW1 to access the configuration for the material update structure and make necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Review Process Categories:
  
  Ensure that the process category you are trying to use is valid and correctly defined in the system.
  You can check the process categories using transaction code OMW2.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom developments, review them to ensure they are not causing the issue.
  Consult with your ABAP developers if necessary.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary configurations were included and correctly applied.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OMW1: Configuration for Material Update Structure
  OMW2: Configuration for Process Categories
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to error OM472 for any specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for Material Management and Production Planning for more details on material update structures and process categories.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.