How To Fix VK677 - Material group & has not been defined

VK677 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VK - Pflege und Bearbeitung von Konditionen

• Message number: 677

• Message text: Material group & has not been defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VK677 - Material group & has not been defined ?

  The SAP error message VK677, which states "Material group & has not been defined," typically occurs when you are trying to perform a transaction that involves a material group that has not been set up in the system. This error is often encountered in the context of pricing, material management, or sales and distribution processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Material Group: The specified material group does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo, or the material group may not have been created yet.
  
  Configuration Issues: The material group may not have been properly configured in the relevant SAP modules.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the material group may not have been included in the migration process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Group Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code OMSR (or navigate through the menu: Logistics > Material Management > Material Master > Settings for Material Types > Define Material Groups).
  Verify if