How To Fix SD_MATDET_MSG010 - Material determination type '&1' not defined.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SD_MATDET_MSG - Message class for Material Determination maintenance

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Material determination type '&1' not defined.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SD_MATDET_MSG010 - Material determination type '&1' not defined. ?

  The SAP error message SD_MATDET_MSG010 indicates that a material determination type specified in your configuration is not defined in the system. This error typically occurs in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module when the system attempts to perform material determination but cannot find the necessary configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The material determination type specified in the transaction or configuration is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Material Determination Type: The material determination type may have been incorrectly entered or referenced in the sales document or configuration.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly, or the necessary configuration may not exist in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Determination Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP:
  
  Transaction code: SPRO
  Navigate to Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Material Determination > Define Material Determination Types.
  
  
  Verify if the material determination type &1 (the placeholder for the actual type) is defined. If it is not, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Material Determination Type:
  
  If the type is missing, you can create a new material determination type by following the configuration steps in the above path.
  Ensure that you define the necessary settings, such as the relevant materials and conditions.
  
  
  
  Check Sales Document Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the sales document type you are using is correctly configured to use the material determination type.
  Check the relevant sales area settings to ensure that the material determination is correctly linked.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and successfully imported.
  If needed, re-transport the configuration or manually create the missing entries.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the sales document processing again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO for configuration.
  VA01, VA02, VA03 for creating, changing, and displaying sales orders.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring material determination.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If you have custom logic implemented, check if any user exits or BAdIs are affecting the material determination process.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message SD_MATDET_MSG010 and ensure that material determination works as intended in your SAP system.