How To Fix RDM_OPT_COMMON005 - Material group/material group hierarchy level &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RDM_OPT_COMMON - Price Optimization: Messages for General Area

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Material group/material group hierarchy level &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RDM_OPT_COMMON005 - Material group/material group hierarchy level &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RDM_OPT_COMMON005 indicates that there is an issue with the material group or material group hierarchy level specified in your transaction or process. Specifically, it means that the material group or the hierarchy level you are trying to use does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Material Group: The material group you are trying to reference has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Hierarchy Level: The hierarchy level specified does not match any existing levels in the material group hierarchy.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the material group or hierarchy level you are trying to use.
  Configuration Issues: The material group or hierarchy may not have been properly configured in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Group:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., MM01, MM02) and check if the material group exists.
  Use transaction code OMD1 to display the material groups and verify if the specified group is listed.
  
  
  
  Verify Hierarchy Levels:
  
  Check the configuration of the material group hierarchy using transaction code OMD2 or OMD3 to ensure that the hierarchy levels are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the input for any typographical errors. Ensure that the material group and hierarchy level are entered correctly.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Material Group:
  
  If the material group does not exist, you may need to create it using transaction code OMD1 or through the relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to material groups and hierarchy levels for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM01 (Create Material)
  MM02 (Change Material)
  OMD1 (Maintain Material Groups)
  OMD2 (Display Material Group Hierarchy)
  OMD3 (Change Material Group Hierarchy)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or modify material groups and hierarchies in the system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.