How To Fix TE238 - Statistics type not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TE - Market Risk Management

• Message number: 238

• Message text: Statistics type not maintained

What causes this issue?

You have not defined a statistics type.

How to fix this error?

To define a statistics type, in Customizing choose<LS> Financial Supply
Chain Management -> Treasury and Risk Management -> Basic Functions ->
Market Data Management -> Master Data -> Statistical Data -> Define
Statistics Type</>.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TE238 - Statistics type not maintained ?

  The SAP error message TE238, which states "Statistics type not maintained," typically occurs in the context of materials management or production planning when the system is trying to access or process statistical data for a material or a specific transaction, but the required statistics type has not been defined or maintained in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The statistics type for the material or the relevant transaction has not been set up in the system.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master record may not have the necessary statistics type assigned.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the material or the transaction that prevent the system from processing the statistics correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Statistics Type:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually in the SPRO transaction).
  Navigate to the area where statistics types are defined (e.g., under Logistics or Material Management).
  Ensure that the required statistics type is created and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master record.
  Check the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing) to ensure that the statistics type is maintained.
  If it is missing, you can use transaction code MM02 to update the material master and add the necessary statistics type.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  If the error occurs during a specific transaction, review the data being processed to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  Check for any inconsistencies or missing information that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on maintaining statistics types and understanding their implications in your business processes.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it involves complex configurations or custom developments.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material), SPRO (Customizing).
  SAP Modules: This error is often related to modules like MM (Materials Management) and PP (Production Planning).
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to maintain material master data and configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the TE238 error and ensure that the necessary statistics types are maintained in your SAP system.