How To Fix /VSO/R_MSG011 - The master data of material &1 is not maintained completely

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /VSO/R_MSG -

• Message number: 011

• Message text: The master data of material &1 is not maintained completely

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /VSO/R_MSG011 - The master data of material &1 is not maintained completely ?

  The SAP error message /VSO/R_MSG011 indicates that the master data for a specific material (denoted by &1) is not fully maintained. This typically means that certain required fields or data elements for the material master record are missing or incomplete, which prevents the system from processing transactions related to that material.
  Causes:
  
  Incomplete Master Data: Required fields in the material master (such as basic data, purchasing data, sales data, etc.) are not filled out.
  Missing Views: Certain views of the material master may not be maintained. For example, if the material is used in sales but the sales view is not maintained, this error may occur.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect or incomplete data entry during the creation or modification of the material master.
  Configuration Issues: The system may be configured to require certain fields that are not filled in.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master transaction (e.g., MM02) and enter the material number.
  Review all relevant views (Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing, etc.) to ensure that all required fields are filled out.
  
  
  
  Maintain Missing Views:
  
  If certain views are not maintained, you may need to create or update them. For example, if the material is used in sales, ensure that the Sales Organization and Distribution Channel data are properly maintained.
  
  
  
  Review Required Fields:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the material master to identify which fields are marked as required. Ensure that these fields are populated.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's guidelines for maintaining material master data to ensure compliance with data entry standards.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), or MM03 (Display Material) to access and modify the material master data.
  
  
  
  Error Logs:
  
  Check for any additional error messages or logs that may provide more context about what specific data is missing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Master Views: Understand the different views of the material master and their significance in various processes (e.g., purchasing, inventory management, sales).
  Field Status Groups: Familiarize yourself with field status groups in the configuration that determine which fields are mandatory, optional, or suppressed.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and edit the material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message /VSO/R_MSG011. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.