How To Fix /SCMTMS/SERV_MAT016 - Industry sector &1 is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SERV_MAT -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Industry sector &1 is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/SERV_MAT016 - Industry sector &1 is invalid ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SERV_MAT016 Industry sector &1 is invalid typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the industry sector assigned to a material or product. This error indicates that the specified industry sector is not recognized or is not valid in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Industry Sector: The industry sector specified in the material master or during the transaction does not exist in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The industry sector may not be properly configured in the system, or it may not be assigned to the relevant materials.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typographical error in the industry sector code entered in the transaction.
  Missing Customization: The industry sector may not be included in the customizing settings for the relevant application area.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Industry Sector Configuration:
  
  Go to the customizing settings in SAP (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant area for material management or transportation management.
  Verify that the industry sector in question is defined and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master data.
  Check the industry sector field to ensure it is correctly populated and corresponds to a valid entry in the system.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If the industry sector was entered manually, double-check for any typographical errors.
  Ensure that the correct industry sector code is being used.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on valid industry sectors and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 (Display Material)
  SPRO (Customizing)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide updates related to industry sector configurations.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify material master data and configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the invalid industry sector error in SAP.