How To Fix /PRA/SPF_STAT_VOL021 - Material & must be a valid NGL or residue.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PRA/SPF_STAT_VOL -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Material & must be a valid NGL or residue.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PRA/SPF_STAT_VOL021 - Material & must be a valid NGL or residue. ?

  The SAP error message /PRA/SPF_STAT_VOL021 Material & must be a valid NGL or residue typically occurs in the context of SAP's Process Industry or Oil and Gas modules, particularly when dealing with materials that are classified as Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) or residues. This error indicates that the material you are trying to process or use in a transaction is not recognized as a valid NGL or residue in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Material Type: The material you are trying to use is not defined as an NGL or residue in the material master.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the material types may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Missing Master Data: The material master data may be incomplete or missing essential information that classifies it as an NGL or residue.
  Transaction Context: The transaction you are attempting may require specific types of materials, and the one you are using does not meet those criteria.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record for the material in question (transaction code MM03).
  Verify that the material type is correctly set to an NGL or residue.
  Ensure that all relevant views (Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing, etc.) are properly filled out.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the customizing (transaction code SPRO) to ensure that the material types for NGL and residues are correctly defined.
  Ensure that the relevant settings for the process you are executing are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Material:
  
  If the material does not exist or is incorrectly classified, you may need to create a new material or update the existing one to ensure it is classified as an NGL or residue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to the specific module you are working with to understand the requirements for NGL and residue materials.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material).
  Material Types: Understand the different material types in your SAP system and how they relate to NGL and residue classifications.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and edit material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.