How To Fix RDM_BBY436 - Material grouping &1 is assigned more than once on the Buy side

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RDM_BBY - Bonus Buy: Messages

• Message number: 436

• Message text: Material grouping &1 is assigned more than once on the Buy side

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RDM_BBY436 - Material grouping &1 is assigned more than once on the Buy side ?

  The SAP error message RDM_BBY436 indicates that a material grouping (or material group) is assigned more than once on the buy side of a purchasing document. This typically occurs in the context of procurement processes where materials are categorized for purchasing purposes.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Assignments: The material grouping has been assigned to multiple purchasing documents or materials, leading to a conflict.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the material master data or purchasing info records that allows for the same grouping to be assigned multiple times.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors can lead to the same material grouping being assigned to different materials unintentionally.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Grouping Assignments:
  
  Go to the material master data and check the assignments for the specific material grouping mentioned in the error message.
  Ensure that each material is assigned to a unique grouping and that there are no duplicates.
  
  
  
  Review Purchasing Info Records:
  
  Check the purchasing info records for the materials involved. Ensure that the material grouping is not duplicated across different records.
  
  
  
  Correct Configuration:
  
  If the issue is due to configuration, review the settings in the material master and purchasing configuration to ensure that material groupings are set up correctly.
  You may need to consult with your SAP configuration team to adjust the settings.
  
  
  
  Data Cleanup:
  
  If duplicates are found, you may need to clean up the data by removing or correcting the duplicate assignments.
  Use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material) or ME12 (Change Info Record) to make necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on managing material groupings and resolving related errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), ME11 (Create Info Record), and ME12 (Change Info Record).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and permissions to make changes to material groupings and purchasing documents.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct tests to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the purchasing process functions as expected.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RDM_BBY436 error and ensure that material groupings are correctly assigned in your SAP system.