/ACCGO/CAS_MSG235 - Maintain either material or material group

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ACCGO/CAS_MSG -

• Message number: 235

• Message text: Maintain either material or material group

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ACCGO/CAS_MSG235 - Maintain either material or material group ?

  The SAP error message /ACCGO/CAS_MSG235 indicates that there is a requirement to maintain either a material or a material group in the context of the application you are using, likely related to the SAP Accounting or Controlling modules. This error typically arises when a transaction or process requires a specific material or material group to be defined, but neither has been provided.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Material or Material Group: The most common cause of this error is that the system expects either a specific material number or a material group to be specified, but neither has been entered.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that require certain fields to be filled out, and if they are not, this error will be triggered.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may have overlooked entering the required information during data entry.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that you have entered either a valid material number or a material group in the relevant fields of the transaction you are trying to execute.
  Maintain Master Data: If you are missing a material or material group, you may need to create or maintain the relevant master data in the system:
  
  For materials, you can use transaction codes like MM01 (Create Material) or MM02 (Change Material).
  For material groups, you can use transaction codes like OMS4 (Maintain Material Groups).
  
  
  Review Configuration: If you are an administrator or have access to configuration settings, review the settings related to the specific module to ensure that the requirements for materials and material groups are correctly defined.
  Consult Documentation: Check SAP documentation or help resources for any specific requirements related to the transaction you are working with.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for material management, such as MM01, MM02, MM03, and MM04.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify materials and material groups.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your transaction in SAP.